by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 8 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Surgical Technology Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 123 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various 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 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.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Surgical Technology Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for surgical technology students seeking a an associate degree.
It's difficult to beat Delgado Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in surgical technology. Located in the city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Delgado Community College
SOWELA Technical Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in surgical technology. Located in the small city of Lake Charles, SOWELA is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from SOWELA Technical Community College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in surgical technology has to look into Bossier Parish Community College. Located in the city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Bossier Parish Community College
Louisiana State University - Eunice is a great choice for students interested in an associate degree in surgical technology. LSU Eunice is a small public university located in the distant town of Eunice.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Louisiana State University - Eunice
BRCC is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Baton Rouge Community College
Herzing University - Kenner is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Metairie.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Herzing University - Kenner
Fortis College - Baton Rouge is a small private for-profit college located in the large suburb of Baton Rouge.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Fortis College - Baton Rouge
Located in the small city of Monroe, McCann School of Business & Technology is a private for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from McCann School of Business & Technology
Explore all the Best Surgical Technology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 100 |
| Florida | 232 | 230 |
| North Carolina | 231 | 89 |
| Georgia | 217 | 128 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 38 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 130 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 91 |
| Virginia | 158 | 61 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 116 |
| Alabama | 109 | 53 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 17 |
Surgical Technology is one of 23 different types of Allied Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technology | 107 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 63 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 54 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 22 |
| Polysomnography | 4 |