Surgical Technology at Yakima Valley College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Surgical Technology, take a look at what Yakima Valley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Yakima Valley College is located in Yakima, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 surgical technology degrees were granted at Yakima Valley College.
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Online Class Availability at Yakima Valley College
Distance learning is available at Yakima Valley College. Of 3,809 students, 1,119 (29%) studied exclusively online and 1,173 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Surgical Technology graduates at Yakima Valley College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Surgical Technology graduates at Yakima Valley College are 80% women (12) and 20% men (3).
Surgical Technology Associate’s Program at Yakima Valley College
Among the 15 associate’s surgical technology degrees awarded at Yakima Valley College, 80% were women (12) and 20% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Yakima Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 47% of Surgical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Yakima Valley 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
Graduates of the Surgical Technology program at Yakima Valley College pursue many career paths. 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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