Surgical Technology at Walters State Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Surgical Technology, you may want to check out the program at Walters State Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Walters State Community College sits in Morristown, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 surgical technology degrees were granted at Walters State Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Walters State Community College
Distance learning is available at Walters State Community College. Among 5,899 students, 1,168 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,137 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Walters State Community College
Rankings can help you compare Walters State Community College’s Surgical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #30 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #49 of 78 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #55 of 425 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #170 of 265 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at Walters State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Surgical Technology graduates at Walters State Community College are 100% women (11) and 0% men (0).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Walters State Community College
Among the 11 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at Walters State Community College, 100% were women (11) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Walters State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Walters State Community College, lower 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Those who complete Surgical Technology program at Walters State Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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.