by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in South Carolina to determine which ones were the best for surgical technology students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 123 degrees in surgical technology annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The surgical technology/technologist program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Surgical Technology rankings. For our Best Overall Surgical Technology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
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 Schools in South Carolina. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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The schools below may not offer all types of surgical technology/technologist degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Greenville Technical College is a great option for students interested in a degree in surgical technology. Located in the small city of Greenville, GTC is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #805 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GTC is a great college overall.More information about a degree in surgical technology from Greenville Technical College
Florence-Darlington Technical College is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in surgical technology. Located in the rural area of Florence, Florence-Darlington Technical College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1280 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Florence-Darlington Technical College is a great college overall.More information about a degree in surgical technology from Florence-Darlington Technical College
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It's difficult to beat Spartanburg Community College if you want to pursue a degree in surgical technology. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Spartanburg, Spartanburg Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1598 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Spartanburg Community College is a great college overall.More information about a degree in surgical technology from Spartanburg Community College
Every student who is interested in surgical technology has to look into Tri-County Technical College. TCTC is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Pendleton. This college ranks 24th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.More information about a degree in surgical technology from Tri-County Technical College
Located in the small city of Rock Hill, York Technical College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 34th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.More information about a degree in surgical technology from York Technical College
Located in the city of Sumter, Central Carolina is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 39th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.More information about a degree in surgical technology from Central Carolina Technical College
Explore all the Best Surgical Technology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 230 |
| North Carolina | 710 | 89 |
| Georgia | 690 | 128 |
| Virginia | 630 | 61 |
| Tennessee | 624 | 130 |
| Kentucky | 518 | 116 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 100 |
| Alabama | 500 | 53 |
| Louisiana | 489 | 66 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 91 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 38 |
Surgical Technology is one of 23 different types of Allied Health Professions programs to choose from.
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