Surgical Technology at Southern Union State Community College
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, you may want to check out the program at Southern Union State Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Union State Community College is located in Wadley, AL.
During the most recent reporting year, 10 surgical technology graduations were recorded at Southern Union State Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Union State Community College
Online coursework is an option at Southern Union State Community College. Among 5,063 students, 665 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,315 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Southern Union State Community College
Use these rankings to compare Southern Union State Community College’s Surgical Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #42 of 78 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #93 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #155 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #203 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Surgical Technology graduates at Southern Union State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at Southern Union State Community College are 90% women (9) and 10% men (1).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Southern Union State Community College
Among the 10 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at Southern Union State Community 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 Southern Union State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 30% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Southern Union State Community 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Students who finish Surgical Technology program at Southern Union State Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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