Surgical Technology at Iowa Western Community College
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, you may want to check out the program at Iowa Western Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Iowa Western Community College sits in Council Bluffs, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 surgical technology degrees were granted at Iowa Western Community College.
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Studying Online at Iowa Western Community College
Online coursework is an option at Iowa Western Community College. Of 5,540 students, 1,633 (29%) studied exclusively online and 1,886 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Iowa Western Community College
Rankings can help you compare Iowa Western Community College’s Surgical Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #None of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 265 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #None of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Surgical Technology graduates at Iowa Western Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Surgical Technology graduates at Iowa Western Community College are 86% women (6) and 14% men (1).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Iowa Western Community College
Of the 7 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at Iowa Western Community College, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Iowa Western Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Iowa Western Community College, lower 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 Iowa Western Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.