Surgical Technology at Somerset Community College
If you plan to study Surgical Technology, consider the program at Somerset Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Somerset Community College is located in Somerset, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 surgical technology graduations were recorded at Somerset Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Somerset Community College
Online coursework is an option at Somerset Community College. Of 6,155 students, 2,798 (45%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,251 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at Somerset Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Surgical Technology graduates at Somerset Community College are 88% women (7) and 12% men (1).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Somerset Community College
Among the 8 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Somerset 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 Somerset Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Somerset 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
Those who complete Surgical Technology program at Somerset Community College go on to a range of careers. Below 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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