Surgical Technology at Rockingham Community College
If you plan to study Surgical Technology, consider the program at Rockingham Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rockingham Community College is in Wentworth, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 14 surgical technology degrees were granted at Rockingham Community College.
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Studying Online at Rockingham Community College
Distance learning is available at Rockingham Community College. Of 1,803 students, 1,177 (65%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 492 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Surgical Technology graduates at Rockingham Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Surgical Technology graduates at Rockingham Community College are 79% women (11) and 21% men (3).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Rockingham Community College
Of the 4 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at Rockingham Community College, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Rockingham Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Rockingham 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
Those who complete Surgical Technology program at Rockingham Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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