Surgical Technology at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, take a look at what San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is located in Bakersfield, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 surgical technology degrees were granted at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield.
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Online Class Availability at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Distance learning is available at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield. Among 798 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 245 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Surgical Technology graduates at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield are 87% women (20) and 13% men (3).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Among the 23 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield, 87% were women (20) and 13% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 74% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield, higher 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
Those who complete Surgical Technology program at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield 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
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