The SCTCC Surgical Technology program has been ranked 3rd in a nation-wide assessment of Best Surgical Tech Associate Degree Programs by Best Accredited Colleges.
The Best Accredited Colleges methodology includes only accredited, non-profit schools and use program-specific data along with current reporting from the US Dept. of Education.
The ranking data used includes: financial aid, tuition cost, retention rates, student-faculty ratio, admittance rates, support and resources, loan default rates, and graduation rates.
The SCTCC Surgical Technology program trains students to assist, set up, and pass instruments to surgeons during various surgical procedures. After graduating, SCTCC students become an integral member of the health care team by helping surgeons provide quality surgical care to patients. In 2021 graduates of the program had a 100% placement rate in their field within a year of graduation!