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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.

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).

Washburn University 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 Washburn University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Surgical Technology majors at Washburn University

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

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