by our College Data Analytics Team
[Surgical Technology/Technologist](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-professions/surgical-technology-technologist/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 20 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for surgical technology/technologist students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the surgical technology/technologist degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Skyline College the best value for a degree in surgical technology/technologist in the United States. Set in the suburb of San Bruno, Skyline College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,332, while out-of-state students pay about $9,956. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,702 ten years after entry.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at College Of Southern Nevada earned it the #2 place for surgical technology/technologist. College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public school located in the city of Las Vegas. Students from in state pay about $4,358 in tuition and fees, compared with $13,024 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for surgical technology/technologist graduates is $11,600. Surgical Technology/technologist graduates of College Of Southern Nevada earn a median of $64,976 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Atenas College one of the best values for surgical technology/technologist. Set in the suburb of Manati, Atenas College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,954. Typical student debt for surgical technology/technologist graduates is $4,750. Early-career surgical technology/technologist graduates make about $11,861. That is a strong return on a $4,750 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ozarks Technical Community College earned it the #4 place for surgical technology/technologist. Located in the city of Springfield, Ozarks Technical Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,256, compared with $7,040 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,096 to complete the surgical technology/technologist program here. Surgical Technology/technologist graduates of Ozarks Technical Community College earn a median of $48,313 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,096 median debt.
Universidad Metropolitana came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value surgical technology/technologist schools. Located in the city of San Juan, Universidad Metropolitana is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,750. Students borrow a median of $12,150 to complete the surgical technology/technologist program here. Early-career surgical technology/technologist graduates make about $15,907. That is a strong return on a $12,150 median debt.
Central Ohio Technical College placed #6 among the best values for surgical technology/technologist. Set in the suburb of Newark, Central Ohio Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,256, with out-of-state students paying around $8,016. Surgical Technology/technologist graduates carry a median of $18,570 in student loans. Early-career surgical technology/technologist graduates make about $51,178. That is a strong return on a $18,570 median debt.
Pueblo Community College earned the #7 position for value in surgical technology/technologist this year. Set in the city of Pueblo, Pueblo Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,049, while out-of-state students pay about $17,649. Typical student debt for surgical technology/technologist graduates is $14,725. Surgical Technology/technologist graduates of Pueblo Community College earn a median of $42,135 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Baptist Memorial College Of Health Sciences placed #8 among the best values for surgical technology/technologist. Baptist Memorial College Of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,796. Students borrow a median of $31,176 to complete the surgical technology/technologist program here. Surgical Technology/technologist graduates of Baptist Memorial College Of Health Sciences earn a median of $57,633 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,176 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Washburn University earned the #9 position for value in surgical technology/technologist this year. Set in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,945, compared with $20,949 for out-of-state students. Surgical Technology/technologist graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, surgical technology/technologist degree recipients from Washburn University generally make around $71,318. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt.
Mesa State College came in at #10 for value in surgical technology/technologist this year. Mesa State College is a large public school located in the city of Grand Junction. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,927, compared with $25,124 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,823 to complete the surgical technology/technologist program here. Soon after graduation, surgical technology/technologist degree recipients from Mesa State College generally make around $54,004. That is a strong return on a $24,823 median debt. Mesa State College admits about 82% of applicants.
Siena Heights University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value surgical technology/technologist schools. Located in the town of Adrian, Siena Heights University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,778. Typical student debt for surgical technology/technologist graduates is $25,000. Surgical Technology/technologist graduates of Siena Heights University earn a median of $76,696 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
Dixie State College Of Utah came in at #12 for value in surgical technology/technologist this year. Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public school located in the city of Saint George. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,306, compared with $18,246 for out-of-state students. Surgical Technology/technologist graduates carry a median of $20,125 in student loans. Soon after graduation, surgical technology/technologist degree recipients from Dixie State College Of Utah generally make around $47,230. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
South College placed #13 among the best values for surgical technology/technologist. South College is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Knoxville. In-state tuition and fees average $18,535. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the surgical technology/technologist program here. Soon after graduation, surgical technology/technologist degree recipients from South College generally make around $43,775. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Roosevelt University came in at #14 for value in surgical technology/technologist this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Roosevelt University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $21,315 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for surgical technology/technologist graduates is $23,879. Surgical Technology/technologist graduates of Roosevelt University earn a median of $50,101 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.
Carlow University came in at #15 for value in surgical technology/technologist this year. Carlow University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,874. Surgical Technology/technologist graduates carry a median of $36,875 in student loans. Surgical Technology/technologist graduates of Carlow University earn a median of $56,834 early in their careers. Set against $36,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Carlow University admits about 87% of applicants.
Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health earned the #16 position for value in surgical technology/technologist this year. Set in the city of Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $18,934 in tuition and fees. Surgical Technology/technologist graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Surgical Technology/technologist graduates of Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health earn a median of $52,454 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 73%.
Eastwick College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value surgical technology/technologist schools. Located in the suburb of Ramsey, Eastwick College is a small private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $18,057. Surgical Technology/technologist graduates carry a median of $31,785 in student loans. Early-career surgical technology/technologist graduates make about $55,227. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale earned the #18 position for value in surgical technology/technologist this year. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,056. Surgical Technology/technologist graduates carry a median of $40,000 in student loans. Early-career surgical technology/technologist graduates make about $68,134. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Long Island University C W Post Campus landed the #19 spot for surgical technology/technologist value this year. Set in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,432. Students borrow a median of $28,545 to complete the surgical technology/technologist program here. Surgical Technology/technologist graduates of Long Island University C W Post Campus earn a median of $61,547 early in their careers. Set against $28,545 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Bellin College placed #20 among the best values for surgical technology/technologist. Bellin College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Green Bay. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,658. Surgical Technology/technologist graduates carry a median of $22,588 in student loans. Surgical Technology/technologist graduates of Bellin College earn a median of $57,528 early in their careers. Set against $22,588 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 97%.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 20 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 20 ranked schools only.
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