Surgical Technology at Texas State Technical College
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, you may want to check out the program at Texas State Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas State Technical College is in Waco, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 90 surgical technology graduations were recorded at Texas State Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Texas State Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Texas State Technical College. Of 12,077 students, 3,542 (29%) studied exclusively online and 4,896 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Texas State Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Texas State Technical College’s Surgical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 265 |
| Best Value | Texas | #27 of 38 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #37 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #218 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Surgical Technology graduates at Texas State Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at Texas State Technical College are 83% women (75) and 17% men (15).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Texas State Technical College
Among the 40 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at Texas State Technical College, 82% were women (33) and 18% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Texas State Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Minority students account for 68% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Texas State Technical College, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Texas State Technical 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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