Surgical Technology at Western Technical College
If you plan to study Surgical Technology, consider the program at Western Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Technical College is in La Crosse, WI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 surgical technology degrees were awarded at Western Technical College.
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Studying Online at Western Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Western Technical College. Among 3,625 students, 962 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,251 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Western Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Western Technical College’s Surgical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 40 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #12 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 265 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #50 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #267 of 425 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at Western Technical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Surgical Technology graduates at Western Technical College are 87% women (13) and 13% men (2).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Western Technical College
Of the 15 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Western Technical College, 87% were women (13) and 13% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Western Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 20% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Western Technical College, below 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
Students who finish Surgical Technology program at Western Technical College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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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