Surgical Technology at Luzerne County Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Surgical Technology, consider the program at Luzerne County Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Luzerne County Community College sits in Nanticoke, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 8 surgical technology degrees were awarded at Luzerne County Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Luzerne County Community College
Online coursework is an option at Luzerne County Community College. Among 4,460 students, 739 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,088 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Surgical Technology graduates at Luzerne County Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Surgical Technology graduates at Luzerne County Community College are 88% women (7) and 12% men (1).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Luzerne County Community College
Among the 8 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at Luzerne County Community College, 88% were women (7) and 12% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Luzerne County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Luzerne County Community 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 Luzerne County Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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
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