Surgical Technology at Nassau Community College
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, consider the program at Nassau Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Nassau Community College is located in Garden City, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 surgical technology degrees were awarded at Nassau Community College.
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Studying Online at Nassau Community College
Many students take online classes at Nassau Community College. Among 12,301 students, 1,413 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,493 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Nassau Community College
Use these rankings to compare Nassau Community College’s Surgical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #1 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 265 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 45 |
| Best Value | New York | #3 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #37 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at Nassau Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Surgical Technology graduates at Nassau Community College are 88% women (23) and 12% men (3).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Nassau Community College
Among the 26 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Nassau Community College, 88% were women (23) and 12% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Nassau Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 65% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Nassau 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
Those who complete Surgical Technology program at Nassau Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.