Surgical Technology at Southwestern College
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, consider the program at Southwestern College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southwestern College is in Chula Vista, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 surgical technology degrees were granted at Southwestern College.
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Online Class Availability at Southwestern College
Distance learning is available at Southwestern College. Among 20,986 students, 6,041 (29%) studied exclusively online and 6,997 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at Southwestern College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Surgical Technology graduates at Southwestern College are 76% women (13) and 24% men (4).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Southwestern College
Among the 17 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at Southwestern College, 76% were women (13) and 24% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 88% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern College, higher 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Students who finish Surgical Technology program at Southwestern 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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