Surgical Technology at Renton Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Surgical Technology, take a look at what Renton Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Renton Technical College is in Renton, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 surgical technology degrees were granted at Renton Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Renton Technical College
Many students take online classes at Renton Technical College. Among 2,824 students, 912 (32%) studied exclusively online and 711 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Renton Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Renton Technical College’s Surgical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #95 of 425 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #172 of 265 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Surgical Technology graduates at Renton Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at Renton Technical College are 89% women (17) and 11% men (2).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Renton Technical College
Of the 19 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Renton Technical College, 89% were women (17) and 11% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Renton Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 68% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Renton Technical 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
Students who finish Surgical Technology program at Renton Technical College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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