Surgical Technology at Western Dakota Technical College
If you plan to study Surgical Technology, consider the program at Western Dakota Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Dakota Technical College is located in Rapid City, SD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 surgical technology graduations were recorded at Western Dakota Technical College.
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Studying Online at Western Dakota Technical College
Distance learning is available at Western Dakota Technical College. Among 1,164 students, 281 (24%) studied exclusively online and 262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Surgical Technology graduates at Western Dakota Technical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Surgical Technology graduates at Western Dakota Technical College are 88% women (7) and 12% men (1).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Western Dakota Technical College
Of the 8 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Western Dakota Technical 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 Western Dakota Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
*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 Western Dakota Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Surgical Technology majors, 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.
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