Surgical Technology at Northwest Mississippi Community College
If you plan to study Surgical Technology, consider the program at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwest Mississippi Community College sits in Senatobia, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 83 surgical technology graduations were recorded at Northwest Mississippi Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwest Mississippi Community College
Distance learning is available at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Among 7,867 students, 2,272 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,085 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Northwest Mississippi Community College
Rankings can help you compare Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Surgical Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #35 of 78 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #86 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #138 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #183 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Surgical Technology graduates at Northwest Mississippi Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Surgical Technology graduates at Northwest Mississippi Community College are 94% women (78) and 6% men (5).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Northwest Mississippi Community College
Of the 28 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Northwest Mississippi Community College, 96% were women (27) and 4% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Mississippi Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Mississippi Community College, above 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 Northwest Mississippi Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
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