Surgical Technology at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, you may want to check out the program at Minnesota State Community and Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is in Fergus Falls, MN.
During the most recent reporting year, 14 surgical technology graduations were recorded at Minnesota State Community and Technical College.
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Studying Online at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Minnesota State Community and Technical College. Of 5,645 students, 1,568 (28%) studied exclusively online and 1,685 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Minnesota State Community and Technical College’s Surgical Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #5 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 21 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #19 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #143 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #274 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at Minnesota State Community and Technical College are 71% women (10) and 29% men (4).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Among the 14 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, 71% were women (10) and 29% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Minnesota State Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 21% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Minnesota State Community and Technical 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Those who complete Surgical Technology program at Minnesota State Community and Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
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