Surgical Technology at Lake Superior College
If you plan to study Surgical Technology, consider the program at Lake Superior College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lake Superior College is in Duluth, MN.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 surgical technology graduations were recorded at Lake Superior College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lake Superior College
Many students take online classes at Lake Superior College. Among 4,074 students, 1,115 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,046 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Lake Superior College
Use these rankings to compare Lake Superior College’s Surgical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 21 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #8 of 9 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #29 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #114 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #304 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at Lake Superior College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at Lake Superior College are 92% women (12) and 8% men (1).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Lake Superior College
Among the 13 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Lake Superior College, 92% were women (12) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Lake Superior College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Lake Superior 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 Lake Superior College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.