by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Iowa to determine which ones were the best for surgical technology students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 53 associate degrees in surgical technology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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 schools for surgical technology students working on their associate degree.
The surgical technology/technologist school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Surgical Technology Associate Degree Schools in Iowa.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in surgical technology.
Kirkwood Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in surgical technology. Located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Kirkwood Community College
Eastern Iowa Community College District is a great decision for students interested in an associate degree in surgical technology. Located in the medium-sized city of Davenport, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Eastern Iowa Community College District
Western Iowa Tech Community College is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in surgical technology. Located in the small city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Western Iowa Tech Community College
Iowa Western Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in surgical technology. Located in the small city of Council Bluffs, Iowa Western Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Iowa Western Community College
Located in the remote town of Estherville, Iowa Lakes Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Iowa Lakes Community College
Explore all the Best Surgical Technology Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 299 | 151 |
| Kansas | 275 | 66 |
| Missouri | 210 | 75 |
| Nebraska | 163 | 51 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 41 |
| North Dakota | 144 | 12 |
One of 23 majors within the Allied Health Professions area of study, Surgical Technology has other similar majors worth exploring.
