Surgical Technology at Harrisburg Area Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Surgical Technology, consider the program at Harrisburg Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Harrisburg Area Community College is in Harrisburg, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 surgical technology degrees were granted at Harrisburg Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Harrisburg Area Community College
Online coursework is an option at Harrisburg Area Community College. Of 12,585 students, 5,765 (46%) studied exclusively online and 3,380 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Harrisburg Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Harrisburg Area Community College’s Surgical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #6 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 28 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #66 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #275 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Surgical Technology graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Surgical Technology graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College are 79% women (11) and 21% men (3).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Harrisburg Area Community College
Of the 14 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at Harrisburg Area Community College, 79% were women (11) and 21% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College, below the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Harrisburg Area Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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
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