Surgical Technology at Kirkwood Community College
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, you may want to check out the program at Kirkwood Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kirkwood Community College is located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 27 surgical technology degrees were granted at Kirkwood Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kirkwood Community College
Many students take online classes at Kirkwood Community College. Of 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
Use these rankings to compare Kirkwood Community College’s Surgical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #162 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #223 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at Kirkwood Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Surgical Technology graduates at Kirkwood Community College are 93% women (25) and 7% men (2).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Kirkwood Community College
Among the 27 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Kirkwood Community College, 93% were women (25) and 7% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Those who complete Surgical Technology program at Kirkwood Community College work across a variety of fields. 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
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