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2024 Best Surgical Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region

47 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
1,079 Surgical Technology/Technologist Degrees Awarded
Surgical Technology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #169 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 47 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Surgical Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,079 degrees in surgical technology during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Surgical Technology School

Best Surgical Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region Your choice of surgical technology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Surgical Technology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Surgical Technology Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Surgical Technology/Technologist
Bachelor's Degrees in Surgical Technology/Technologist

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Surgical Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Surgical Technology in the Great Lakes Region

The schools below may not offer all types of surgical technology/technologist degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Surgical Technology/Technologist

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MI
30.0% Growth in Graduates

Siena Heights University is a good choice for students interested in a degree in surgical technology. Siena Heights University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Adrian. A Best Colleges rank of #743 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Siena Heights University is a great university overall.

There were about 20 surgical technology students who graduated with this degree at Siena Heights University in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In IL
16.7% Growth in Graduates

William Rainey Harper College is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in surgical technology. Harper College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Palatine. A Best Colleges rank of #512 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Harper College is a great college overall.

There were about 12 surgical technology students who graduated with this degree at Harper College in the most recent data year.

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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OH

It's difficult to beat Sinclair Community College if you want to pursue a degree in surgical technology. Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #816 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Sinclair Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 18 surgical technology students who graduated with this degree at Sinclair Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Triton College crest
Triton College
River Grove, IL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In IL

It's hard to beat Triton College if you want to pursue a degree in surgical technology. Triton College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of River Grove. This college ranks 42nd out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were roughly 12 surgical technology students who graduated with this degree at Triton College in the most recent data year.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In IL

College of Lake County is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Grayslake. A Best Colleges rank of #247 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means College of Lake County is a great college overall.

There were about 11 surgical technology students who graduated with this degree at College of Lake County in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IN
112 Surgical Technology/Technologist Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #519 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Ivy Tech Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 112 surgical technology students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In OH

Cuyahoga Community College District is a large public college located in the city of Cleveland. This college ranks 45th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 8 surgical technology students who graduated with this degree at Cuyahoga Community College District in the most recent data year.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In OH
8.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #442 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Cincinnati State is a great college overall.

There were approximately 12 surgical technology students who graduated with this degree at Cincinnati State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in surgical technology from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MI
39 Surgical Technology/Technologist Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #377 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Macomb Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 39 surgical technology students who graduated with this degree at Macomb Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in surgical technology from Macomb Community College

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In IL
33 Surgical Technology/Technologist Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Chicago, Malcolm X College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 56th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were about 33 surgical technology students who graduated with this degree at Malcolm X College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in surgical technology from City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College

Best Surgical Technology Colleges by State

Explore the best surgical technology schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Ohio939173
Michigan915185
Illinois870182
Indiana737143
Wisconsin67277

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One of 23 majors within the Allied Health Professions area of study, Surgical Technology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)4,969
Physician Assistant1,515
Radiologic Technology1,298
Respiratory Care Therapy908
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy841
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician714
Athletic Training619
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician201
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist172
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions108

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