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2025 Best Surgical Technology Associate Degree Schools in California

16 Colleges in California
610 Associate Degrees
Ranked #36 in popularity, surgical technology is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 16 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Surgical Technology Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 610 associate degrees in surgical technology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Surgical Technology School for Your Associate Degree

Best Surgical Technology Associate Degree Schools in California The surgical technology/technologist associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

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.

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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 California list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Surgical Technology in California

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for surgical technology students seeking a an associate degree.

10 Top California Schools for an Associate in Surgical Technology/Technologist

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Annual Graduates

San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in surgical technology. is a small private for-profit college located in the city of Rancho Cordova.More information about a associate in surgical technology from San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
20 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield if you want to pursue an associate degree in surgical technology. is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the large city of Bakersfield.More information about a associate in surgical technology from San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in surgical technology has to look into San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula. Located in the medium-sized city of Temecula, is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
25 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno if you wish to pursue an associate degree in surgical technology. Located in the city of Fresno, is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
31 Annual Graduates

Concorde Career College - North Hollywood is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the large city of North Hollywood.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Concorde Career College - North Hollywood

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
13 Annual Graduates

Concorde Career College - San Bernardino is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the city of San Bernardino.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Concorde Career College - San Bernardino

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
26 Annual Graduates

Western Career College-San Jose is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the city of San Jose.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Carrington College-San Jose

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
24 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Antioch, Contra Costa Medical Career College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Contra Costa Medical Career College

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
25 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of San Diego, Concorde Career College - San Diego is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Concorde Career College - San Diego

10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
22 Annual Graduates

PMI Chula Vista is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Chula Vista.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Pima Medical Institute - Chula Vista

Best Surgical Technology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Surgical Technology Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Washington 288 121
Oregon 260 22
Nevada 185 11

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Surgical Technology is one of 23 different types of Allied Health Professions programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Respiratory Care Therapy 1,081
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 931
Radiologic Technology 694
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology 479
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 174
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 171
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 36
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist 35
Athletic Training 35
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 15

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