Surgical Technology at Southeast Technical College
If you plan to study Surgical Technology, take a look at what Southeast Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southeast Technical College is located in Sioux Falls, SD.
During the most recent reporting year, 28 surgical technology degrees were awarded at Southeast Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southeast Technical College
Many students take online classes at Southeast Technical College. Among 2,659 students, 519 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 623 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Southeast Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Southeast Technical College’s Surgical Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 21 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #30 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #300 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Surgical Technology graduates at Southeast Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at Southeast Technical College are 89% women (25) and 11% men (3).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Southeast Technical College
Of the 28 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at Southeast Technical College, 89% were women (25) and 11% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Southeast Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Southeast 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Those who complete Surgical Technology program at Southeast Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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