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2024 Best Surgical Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

46 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
755 Associate Degrees
Surgical Technology is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #36 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 46 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of surgical technology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 755 associate degrees in surgical technology during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Surgical Technology School for Your Associate Degree

Best Surgical Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 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:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different 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 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.

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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.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Surgical Technology in the Great Lakes Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in surgical technology.

10 Top Great Lakes Region Schools for an Associate in Surgical Technology/Technologist

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

William Rainey Harper College is a great option for individuals interested in an associate degree in surgical technology. 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

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
20 Annual Graduates

Sinclair Community College is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in surgical technology. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Dayton.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Sinclair Community College

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Triton College crest
Triton College
River Grove, IL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

Triton College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in surgical technology. Located in the large suburb of River Grove, Triton College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Triton College

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in surgical technology has to check out College of Lake County. Located in the suburb of Grayslake, College of Lake County is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from College of Lake County

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
112 Annual Graduates

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

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

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

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

Cincinnati State is a medium-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

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
24 Annual Graduates

Macomb Community College is a large public college located in the city of Warren.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Macomb Community College

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5 Annual Graduates

Malcolm X College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Chicago.More information about a associate in surgical technology from City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9 Annual Graduates

Western Technical College is a small public college located in the small city of La Crosse.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Western Technical College

Best Surgical Technology Colleges by State

Explore the best surgical technology colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 450 173
Michigan 410 171
Illinois 267 182
Wisconsin 224 77
Indiana 221 143

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

Majors Similar to Surgical Technology/Technologist

Related Major Annual Graduates
Radiologic Technology 972
Respiratory Care Therapy 696
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 483
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 450
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 421
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 70
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist 56
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology 49
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 17
Polysomnography 11

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