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Surgical Technology at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

If you plan to study Surgical Technology, consider the program at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith sits in Fort Smith, AR.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 surgical technology degrees were granted at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

Online Class Availability at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Online coursework is an option at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. Of 5,496 students, 1,012 (18%) studied exclusively online and 2,464 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Surgical Technology Rankings at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Rankings can help you compare University of Arkansas-Fort Smith’s Surgical Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Arkansas #2 of 4
Best Value Arkansas #3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #41 of 78
Best Value Southeast (Region) #104 of 152
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #154 of 265
Best Value Nationwide #239 of 425

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Surgical Technology graduates at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are 92% women (12) and 8% men (1).

Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Among the 13 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, 92% were women (12) and 8% were men (1).

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith gender breakdown of Surgical Technology Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 7
Two or More Races 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Surgical Technology majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Minority students account for 69% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, 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

Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 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

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