Surgical Technology at Triton College
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, consider the program at Triton College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Triton College is in River Grove, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 surgical technology degrees were awarded at Triton College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Triton College
Distance learning is available at Triton College. Of 9,842 students, 827 (8%) studied exclusively online and 1,783 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Triton College
Use these rankings to compare Triton College’s Surgical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #25 of 425 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 265 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Surgical Technology graduates at Triton College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at Triton College are 88% women (14) and 12% men (2).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Triton College
Among the 16 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Triton College, 88% were women (14) and 12% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Triton College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 81% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Triton 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Triton College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Surgical Technology majors, 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.