Surgical Technology at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
If you plan to study Surgical Technology, you may want to check out the program at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting sits in Nashville, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 520 surgical technology degrees were awarded at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting.
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Online Class Availability at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Distance learning is available at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting. Among 805 students, 24 (3%) studied exclusively online and 781 (97%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Surgical Technology graduates at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Surgical Technology graduates at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are 82% women (427) and 18% men (93).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Among the 26 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting, 69% were women (18) and 31% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting, 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting 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
- 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.