Surgical Technology at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
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West Kentucky Community and Technical College is in Paducah, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 4 surgical technology degrees were awarded at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Distance learning is available at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Of 5,274 students, 1,354 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,189 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Surgical Technology graduates at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are 100% women (4) and 0% men (0).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Among the 4 associate’s surgical technology graduates at West Kentucky Community and Technical 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 West Kentucky Community and Technical 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 West Kentucky Community and Technical 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College pursue many career paths. 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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