Surgical Technology at Houston Community College
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, consider the program at Houston Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Houston Community College is located in Houston, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 surgical technology graduations were recorded at Houston Community College.
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Studying Online at Houston Community College
Many students take online classes at Houston Community College. Of 53,253 students, 15,681 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,085 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Houston Community College
Rankings can help you compare Houston Community College’s Surgical Technology program against peer institutions.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Surgical Technology graduates at Houston Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at Houston Community College are 77% women (10) and 23% men (3).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Houston Community College
Among the 10 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Houston Community College, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Houston Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 80% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Houston Community 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Houston Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Surgical Technology graduates, 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.