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Surgical Technology at Kirkwood Community College
If you are interested in studying Surgical Technology, you may want to check out the program at Kirkwood Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kirkwood Community College is located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Online & Distance Learning at Kirkwood Community College
Many students take online classes at Kirkwood Community College. Of 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
Use these rankings to compare Kirkwood Community College’s Surgical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #162 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #223 of 425 |
Top-Paying Careers for Surgical Technology Graduates
Those who complete Surgical Technology program at Kirkwood Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Surgical Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
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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