Surgical Technology at Oakland Community College
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, consider the program at Oakland Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Oakland Community College sits in Auburn Hills, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 surgical technology graduations were recorded at Oakland Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Oakland Community College
Online coursework is an option at Oakland Community College. Among 15,287 students, 5,653 (37%) studied exclusively online and 4,447 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Oakland Community College
Use these rankings to compare Oakland Community College’s Surgical Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #5 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #7 of 10 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #67 of 425 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #164 of 265 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at Oakland Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at Oakland Community College are 100% women (10) and 0% men (0).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Oakland Community College
Of the 10 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Oakland Community College, 100% were women (10) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Oakland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 20% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Oakland Community 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
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Oakland Community College go on to a range of careers. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.