Surgical Technology at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
If you plan to study Surgical Technology, take a look at what Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is located in Bowling Green, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 surgical technology degrees were awarded at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College. Of 5,825 students, 1,902 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,488 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College’s Surgical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #37 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 78 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #76 of 425 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #185 of 265 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College are 90% women (9) and 10% men (1).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Among the 10 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 20% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College, below the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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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