Surgical Technology at Western Nebraska Community College
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Western Nebraska Community College is located in Scottsbluff, NE.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 5 surgical technology degrees were awarded at Western Nebraska Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Western Nebraska Community College
Online coursework is an option at Western Nebraska Community College. Among 1,569 students, 180 (11%) studied exclusively online and 400 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at Western Nebraska Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Surgical Technology graduates at Western Nebraska Community College are 80% women (4) and 20% men (1).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Western Nebraska Community College
Among the 5 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Western Nebraska Community College, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Western Nebraska Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Western Nebraska 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
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Western Nebraska Community College work across a variety of fields. Below 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
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