Surgical Technology at Seattle Central College
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, you may want to check out the program at Seattle Central College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Seattle Central College is located in Seattle, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 19 surgical technology graduations were recorded at Seattle Central College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Seattle Central College
Many students take online classes at Seattle Central College. Among 5,396 students, 1,850 (34%) studied exclusively online and 1,544 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Seattle Central College
Use these rankings to compare Seattle Central College’s Surgical Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 37 |
| Best Value | Washington | #5 of 8 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #101 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Surgical Technology graduates at Seattle Central College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Surgical Technology graduates at Seattle Central College are 74% women (14) and 26% men (5).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Seattle Central College
Of the 19 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Seattle Central College, 74% were women (14) and 26% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Seattle Central College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Seattle Central 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 Seattle Central 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.