Surgical Technology at Western Technical College
If you plan to study Surgical Technology, consider the program at Western Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Technical College is in La Crosse, WI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 surgical technology degrees were awarded at Western Technical College.
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Studying Online at Western Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Western Technical College. Among 3,625 students, 962 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,251 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Surgical Technology graduates at Western Technical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Surgical Technology graduates at Western Technical College are 87% women (13) and 13% men (2).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Western Technical College
Of the 15 associate’s surgical technology graduates at Western Technical College, 87% were women (13) and 13% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Western Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 20% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Western Technical College, below 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
Students who finish Surgical Technology program at Western Technical College go on to a range of careers. Here 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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