Surgical Technology at South College
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, consider the program at South College. Get started with the following essential facts.
South College is located in Knoxville, TN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 31 surgical technology degrees were granted at South College.
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Studying Online at South College
Distance learning is available at South College. Of 11,557 students, 6,092 (53%) studied exclusively online and 3,004 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at South College
Rankings can help you compare South College’s Surgical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #11 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #47 of 78 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #123 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #168 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #314 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at South College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Surgical Technology graduates at South College are 90% women (28) and 10% men (3).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at South College
Of the 27 associate’s surgical technology graduates at South College, 89% were women (24) and 11% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at South College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at South 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 South College work across a variety of fields. Below are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.