Surgical Technology at Washburn University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Surgical Technology, consider the program at Washburn University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Washburn University sits in Topeka, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 surgical technology degrees were awarded at Washburn University.
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Studying Online at Washburn University
Distance learning is available at Washburn University. Of 6,033 students, 783 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,054 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Washburn University
Use these rankings to compare Washburn University’s Surgical Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 21 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #23 of 265 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #25 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #283 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Surgical Technology graduates at Washburn University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Surgical Technology graduates at Washburn University are 73% women (8) and 27% men (3).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Washburn University
Among the 11 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Washburn University, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Washburn University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Washburn University, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Washburn University pursue many career paths. Here are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.