Surgical Technology at Southern Technical College
If you plan to study Surgical Technology, take a look at what Southern Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Technical College is located in Fort Myers, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 76 surgical technology graduations were recorded at Southern Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Southern Technical College. Of 550 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 443 (81%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Southern Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Southern Technical College’s Surgical Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #19 of 19 |
| Best Value | Florida | #25 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #76 of 78 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #139 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #262 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #384 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Surgical Technology graduates at Southern Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at Southern Technical College are 91% women (69) and 9% men (7).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Southern Technical College
Of the 76 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at Southern Technical College, 91% were women (69) and 9% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Southern Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Southern Technical 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Students who finish Surgical Technology program at Southern Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.