by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 40 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Surgical Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 686 associate degrees in surgical technology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full 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.
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 the Great Lakes Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in surgical technology.
Ivy Tech Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in surgical technology. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public college located in the large city of Indianapolis.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Ivy Tech Community College
Sinclair Community College is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in surgical technology. Sinclair Community College is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Dayton.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Sinclair Community College
Cuyahoga Community College District is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in surgical technology. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Cuyahoga Community College District
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in surgical technology needs to look into Milwaukee Area Technical College. Located in the city of Milwaukee, MATC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Milwaukee Area Technical College
Located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from College of DuPage
Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from William Rainey Harper College
Located in the large suburb of Grayslake, College of Lake County is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from College of Lake County
Cincinnati State is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Cincinnati.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Located in the midsize city of Lansing, LCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Lansing Community College
Gateway Technical College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Kenosha.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Gateway Technical College
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Surgical Technology is one of 23 different types of Allied Health Professions programs to choose from.