Surgical Technology at Meridian Community College
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, take a look at what Meridian Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Meridian Community College is in Meridian, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 surgical technology degrees were awarded at Meridian Community College.
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Studying Online at Meridian Community College
Many students take online classes at Meridian Community College. Among 2,780 students, 255 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 751 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Surgical Technology graduates at Meridian Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Surgical Technology graduates at Meridian Community College are 88% women (7) and 12% men (1).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Meridian Community College
Among the 8 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Meridian 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 Meridian Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 25% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Meridian 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Meridian Community College go on to a range of careers. 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
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