Surgical Technology at Gulf Coast State College
If you plan to study Surgical Technology, take a look at what Gulf Coast State College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Gulf Coast State College is in Panama City, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 50 surgical technology graduations were recorded at Gulf Coast State College.
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Studying Online at Gulf Coast State College
Many students take online classes at Gulf Coast State College. Among 5,426 students, 1,270 (23%) studied exclusively online and 1,901 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Gulf Coast State College
Use these rankings to compare Gulf Coast State College’s Surgical Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #3 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #6 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #7 of 425 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #58 of 265 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at Gulf Coast State College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at Gulf Coast State College are 74% women (37) and 26% men (13).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Gulf Coast State College
Among the 18 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Gulf Coast State College, 78% were women (14) and 22% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Gulf Coast State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 56% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Gulf Coast State College, higher than the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Gulf Coast State College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Surgical Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.