Surgical Technology at Northwestern Michigan College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Surgical Technology, consider the program at Northwestern Michigan College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwestern Michigan College sits in Traverse City, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 6 surgical technology degrees were awarded at Northwestern Michigan College.
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Online Class Availability at Northwestern Michigan College
Many students take online classes at Northwestern Michigan College. Among 3,253 students, 792 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,137 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Northwestern Michigan College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern Michigan College’s Surgical Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #None of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 265 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 70 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #None of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Surgical Technology graduates at Northwestern Michigan College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at Northwestern Michigan College are 100% women (6) and 0% men (0).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Northwestern Michigan College
Among the 6 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at Northwestern Michigan College, 100% were women (6) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Northwestern Michigan College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Northwestern Michigan 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
Students who finish Surgical Technology program at Northwestern Michigan 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.