2025 Best Surgical Technology Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska

If you pursue a associate degree in surgical technology, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #36 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Nebraska to determine which ones were the best for surgical technology students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 46 associate degrees in surgical technology to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to surgical technology students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of surgical technology students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized surgical technology related body.

Our complete 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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Surgical Technology in Nebraska

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in surgical technology.

Top Nebraska Schools for an Associate in Surgical Technology/Technologist

1

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
Omaha, NE

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health if you wish to pursue an associate degree in surgical technology. Located in the large city of Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

2

Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln, NE

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

28 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in surgical technology has to take a look at Southeast Community College Area. Located in the large city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in surgical technology from Southeast Community College Area

Best Surgical Technology Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Surgical Technology Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Minnesota	299	151
Kansas	275	66
Missouri	210	75
Iowa	200	53
South Dakota	148	41
North Dakota	144	12

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Rankings in Majors Related to Surgical Technology/Technologist

One of 23 majors within the Allied Health Professions area of study, Surgical Technology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Majors Related to Surgical Technology/Technologist

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy	58
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	43
Respiratory Care Therapy	42
Radiologic Technology	21
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	15
Athletic Training	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.