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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.
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.
Surgical Technology Rankings at Western Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Western Technical College’s Surgical Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 40 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #12 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 265 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #50 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #267 of 425 |
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 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.