by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for surgical technology students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 89 associate degrees in surgical technology to qualified students.
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Your choice of surgical technology for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality surgical technology/technologist program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for surgical technology students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Surgical Technology Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in surgical technology.
Central Piedmont Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in surgical technology. Central Piedmont Community College is a large public college located in the city of Charlotte.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Central Piedmont Community College
Fayetteville Technical Community College is a great choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in surgical technology. FTCC is a large public college located in the midsize city of Fayetteville.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Fayetteville Technical Community College
Edgecombe Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in surgical technology. Located in the rural area of Tarboro, Edgecombe Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Edgecombe Community College
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a good option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in surgical technology. Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Concord.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Located in the rural area of Pinehurst, SCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Sandhills Community College
CVCC is a small public college located in the city of Hickory.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Catawba Valley Community College
Robeson Community College is a small public college located in the town of Lumberton.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Robeson Community College
Located in the small city of Asheville, A-B Tech is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
RCC is a small public college located in the rural area of Wentworth.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Rockingham Community College
Located in the town of Shelby, Cleveland Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Cleveland Community College
Explore all the Best Surgical Technology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 100 |
| Florida | 232 | 230 |
| Georgia | 217 | 128 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 38 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 130 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 91 |
| Virginia | 158 | 61 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 116 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 66 |
| Alabama | 109 | 53 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 17 |
One of 23 majors within the Allied Health Professions area of study, Surgical Technology has other similar majors worth exploring.
