Surgical Technology at South Plains College
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, take a look at what South Plains College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South Plains College is in Levelland, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 27 surgical technology degrees were granted at South Plains College.
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Online & Distance Learning at South Plains College
Online coursework is an option at South Plains College. Among 9,098 students, 3,019 (33%) studied exclusively online and 2,268 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at South Plains College
Use these rankings to compare South Plains College’s Surgical Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #17 of 28 |
| Best Value | Texas | #18 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #22 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #24 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #128 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #157 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Surgical Technology graduates at South Plains College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at South Plains College are 85% women (23) and 15% men (4).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at South Plains College
Of the 18 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at South Plains College, 89% were women (16) and 11% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at South Plains College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 61% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at South Plains 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Students who finish Surgical Technology program at South Plains College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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