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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Surgical Technology in the Southwest Region

41 Colleges in the Southwest Region
469 Associate Degrees
Ranked #40 in popularity, surgical technology/technologist is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 41 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the most popular for surgical technology/technologist students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 469 associate degrees in surgical technology/technologist to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Surgical Technology School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Surgical Technology in the Southwest Region The surgical technology/technologist associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Surgical Technology in the Southwest Region ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of surgical technology/technologist students usually has them for a reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Overall Popularity in Surgical Technology/Technologist

This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for surgical technology/technologist.


 

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for surgical technology/technologist students seeking a an associate degree.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Surgical Technology/Technologist Students Working on Their Associate

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55 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#2 Best Quality In TX

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in surgical technology/technologist needs to look into San Jacinto Community College. San Jacinto College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Pasadena. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in surgical technology/technologist in Texas.

There were about 55 surgical technology/technologist students who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto College in the most recent data year.

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25 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TX
#25 Best Quality In TX

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in surgical technology/technologist needs to take a look at Concorde Career College - Grand Prairie. Concorde Career College - Grand Prairie is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the suburb of Grand Prairie.

There were about 25 surgical technology/technologist students who graduated with this degree at Concorde Career College - Grand Prairie in the most recent year we have data available.

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20 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NM
#1 Best Quality In NM

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Central New Mexico Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in surgical technology/technologist. Located in the city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in surgical technology/technologist in New Mexico.

There were approximately 20 surgical technology/technologist students who graduated with this degree at CNM in the most recent data year.

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South Plains College
Levelland, TX
19 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TX
#11 Best Quality In TX

South Plains College is a popular option for individuals interested in an associate degree in surgical technology/technologist. South Plains College is a medium-sized public college located in the town of Levelland.

There were roughly 19 surgical technology/technologist students who graduated with this degree at South Plains College in the most recent year we have data available.

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19 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TX
#29 Best Quality In TX

The College of Health Care Professions - San Antonio is a popular option for students interested in an associate degree in surgical technology/technologist. Located in the large city of San Antonio, CHCP - San Antonio is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

There were about 19 surgical technology/technologist students who graduated with this degree at CHCP - San Antonio in the most recent data year.

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19 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TX
#15 Best Quality In TX

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Texas State Technical College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in surgical technology/technologist. Located in the midsize city of Waco, TSTC is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 19 surgical technology/technologist students who graduated with this degree at TSTC in the most recent data year.

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19 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TX
#8 Best Quality In TX

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in surgical technology/technologist has to check out Austin Community College District. Austin Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Austin. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #8 in quality for associate degrees in surgical technology/technologist in Texas.

There were approximately 19 surgical technology/technologist individuals who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.

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18 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In TX
#26 Best Quality In TX

Located in the large city of Houston, CHCP - Northwest is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

There were about 18 surgical technology/technologist individuals who graduated with this degree at CHCP - Northwest in the most recent data year.

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St Philip's College
San Antonio, TX
18 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In TX
#5 Best Quality In TX

Located in the large city of San Antonio, St Philip's College is a public college with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for associate degrees in surgical technology/technologist in Texas.

There were approximately 18 surgical technology/technologist individuals who graduated with this degree at St Philip's College in the most recent data year.

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18 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In TX
#12 Best Quality In TX

Located in the midsize city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 18 surgical technology/technologist individuals who graduated with this degree at Tyler Junior College in the most recent data year.

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Best Surgical Technology Colleges by State

Explore the most popular surgical technology/technologist colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 405 448
Arizona 342 26
New Mexico 254 37
Oklahoma 230 2

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One of 20 majors within the Allied Health Professions area of study, Surgical Technology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Surgical Technology/Technologist

Related Major Annual Graduates
Radiologic Technology 1,116
Respiratory Care Therapy 768
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 569
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 538
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 135
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 75
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist 63
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 61
Athletic Training 28
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology 15

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