2024 Best Surgical Technology Schools in the Plains States Region
30
Colleges in the Plains States Region
574
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.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 30 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for surgical technology students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 574 degrees in surgical technology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Surgical Technology School
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
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 Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Surgical Technology in the Plains States 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 Plains States Region Schools in Surgical Technology/Technologist
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NE
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is a great decision for students interested in a degree in surgical technology. Located in the large city of Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
There were about 2 surgical technology students who graduated with this degree at Nebraska Methodist College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MN
37
Surgical Technology/Technologist Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat St Cloud Technical and Community College if you want to pursue a degree in surgical technology. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #689 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means St Cloud Technical and Community College is a great college overall.
There were about 37 surgical technology students who graduated with this degree at St Cloud Technical and Community College in the most recent data year.
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It is hard to beat Saint Paul College if you want to pursue a degree in surgical technology. Saint Paul College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Saint Paul. A Best Colleges rank of #841 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Saint Paul College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 27 surgical technology students who graduated with this degree at Saint Paul College in the most recent data year.
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Washburn University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in surgical technology. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #971 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Washburn University is a great university overall.
There were about 5 surgical technology students who graduated with this degree at Washburn University in the most recent year we have data available.
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Southeast Tech is a small public college located in the rural area of Sioux Falls. A Best Colleges rank of #868 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Southeast Tech is a great college overall.
There were roughly 29 surgical technology students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Tech in the most recent data year.
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Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public college located in the medium-sized city of Rochester. A Best Colleges rank of #772 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rochester Community and Technical College is a great college overall.
There were about 17 surgical technology students who graduated with this degree at Rochester Community and Technical College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In MN
LSC is a small public college located in the city of Duluth. A Best Colleges rank of #925 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means LSC is a great college overall.
There were approximately 1 surgical technology students who graduated with this degree at LSC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in surgical technology from Lake Superior College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NE
50
Surgical Technology/Technologist Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 11th out of 19 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.
There were approximately 50 surgical technology students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MO
OTC is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Springfield. This college ranks 28th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were about 6 surgical technology students who graduated with this degree at OTC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in surgical technology from Ozarks Technical Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In MN
Located in the remote town of Fergus Falls, M State is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #992 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means M State is a great college overall.
There were about 11 surgical technology students who graduated with this degree at M State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in surgical technology from Minnesota State Community and Technical College
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