Surgical Technology at Rochester Community and Technical College
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Rochester Community and Technical College is in Rochester, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 surgical technology degrees were awarded at Rochester Community and Technical College.
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Studying Online at Rochester Community and Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Rochester Community and Technical College. Of 5,205 students, 1,785 (34%) studied exclusively online and 1,699 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Rochester Community and Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Rochester Community and Technical College’s Surgical Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 21 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #6 of 9 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #26 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #90 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #292 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at Rochester Community and Technical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Surgical Technology graduates at Rochester Community and Technical College are 69% women (9) and 31% men (4).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Rochester Community and Technical College
Among the 13 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at Rochester Community and Technical College, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Rochester Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Rochester Community and Technical 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Rochester Community and Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Surgical Technology graduates, 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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