Surgical Technology at Tarrant County College District
What traits are you looking for in a school for Surgical Technology, you may want to check out the program at Tarrant County College District. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tarrant County College District is located in Fort Worth, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 surgical technology degrees were awarded at Tarrant County College District.
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Online Class Availability at Tarrant County College District
Many students take online classes at Tarrant County College District. Of 43,928 students, 7,942 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,694 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Tarrant County College District
Use these rankings to compare Tarrant County College District’s Surgical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #5 of 28 |
| Best Value | Texas | #5 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #82 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at Tarrant County College District, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at Tarrant County College District are 82% women (23) and 18% men (5).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Tarrant County College District
Of the 28 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Tarrant County College District, 82% were women (23) and 18% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Tarrant County College District.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 64% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Tarrant County College District, above 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
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Tarrant County College District pursue many career paths. Below are 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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