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.
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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).
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 |
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
- 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.