Surgical Technologist Programs in California: 31 Colleges and Schools
31 California schools reported surgical technologist completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 695 students: 5 public, 1 private nonprofit, 25 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
31
Schools in California
695
Graduates in 2024
5
Public colleges
25
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · California · CIP 51.0909
31 schools in California graduated 695 Surgical Techs in 2024, out of 501 schools nationally. By type: 5 public, 1 private nonprofit, 25 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (30), certificate (10).
The largest program is American Career College-Los Angeles in Los Angeles with 89 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 31 California schools
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Public · 16%
1
Private nonprofit · 3%
25
Private for-profit · 81%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in California
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Career College-Los Angeles | Los Angeles | 89 |
| 2 | American Career College-Ontario | Ontario | 59 |
| 3 | Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista | Chula Vista | 41 |
| 4 | Glendale Career College | Glendale | 41 |
| 5 | Premiere Career College | Irwindale | 39 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in California by city
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31 of 31 schools listed · 25 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim · 2 schools | ||||
| American Career College-Anaheim | Private for-profit | associate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| North-West College-Anaheim | Private for-profit | associate, certificate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Bakersfield · 2 schools | ||||
| San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield | Private for-profit | associate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield | Private for-profit | associate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Chula Vista · 2 schools | ||||
| Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista | Private for-profit | associate | 41 | Website ↗ |
| Southwestern College | Public | certificate, associate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Los Angeles · 2 schools | ||||
| American Career College-Los Angeles | Private for-profit | associate | 89 | Website ↗ |
| CBD College | Private nonprofit | associate | 22 | Website ↗ |
| Riverside · 2 schools | ||||
| American College of Healthcare and Technology | Private for-profit | associate, certificate | 36 | Website ↗ |
| North-West College-Riverside | Private for-profit | associate, certificate | 19 | Website ↗ |
| San Diego · 2 schools | ||||
| Concorde Career College-San Diego | Private for-profit | associate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| North-West College-San Diego | Private for-profit | associate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Antioch · 1 school | ||||
| Contra Costa Medical Career College | Private for-profit | associate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| Concord · 1 school | ||||
| Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD | Public | certificate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Fresno · 1 school | ||||
| San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno | Private for-profit | associate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Glendale · 1 school | ||||
| Glendale Career College | Private for-profit | associate | 41 | Website ↗ |
| Irwindale · 1 school | ||||
| Premiere Career College | Private for-profit | associate | 39 | Website ↗ |
| Livermore · 1 school | ||||
| Las Positas College | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Long Beach · 1 school | ||||
| North-West College-Long Beach | Private for-profit | associate, certificate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| North Hollywood · 1 school | ||||
| Concorde Career College-North Hollywood | Private for-profit | associate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Oceanside · 1 school | ||||
| MiraCosta College | Public | certificate, associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Ontario · 1 school | ||||
| American Career College-Ontario | Private for-profit | associate | 59 | Website ↗ |
| Rancho Cordova · 1 school | ||||
| San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova | Private for-profit | associate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Sacramento · 1 school | ||||
| Carrington College-Sacramento | Private for-profit | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Salinas · 1 school | ||||
| Central Coast College | Private for-profit | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| San Bernardino · 1 school | ||||
| Concorde Career College-San Bernardino | Private for-profit | associate | 19 | Website ↗ |
| San Bruno · 1 school | ||||
| Skyline College | Public | certificate, associate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| San Jose · 1 school | ||||
| Carrington College-San Jose | Private for-profit | associate | 30 | Website ↗ |
| Santa Ana · 1 school | ||||
| Career Networks Institute | Private for-profit | certificate, associate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Temecula · 1 school | ||||
| San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula | Private for-profit | associate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| West Covina · 1 school | ||||
| North-West College-West Covina | Private for-profit | associate, certificate | 22 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 31 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 31 | 695 | this page |
| Arizona | 10 | 224 | Programs in Arizona → |
| Oregon | 3 | 50 | Programs in Oregon → |
| Nevada | 2 | 41 | Programs in Nevada → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Surgical Tech programs in California
- How many Surgical Tech programs are in California?
- 31 colleges and schools reported surgical technologist completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 695 students.
- Which California program is the largest?
- American Career College-Los Angeles in Los Angeles, with 89 graduates in 2024, followed by American Career College-Ontario in Ontario (59).
- Are California programs mostly public?
- 5 public, 1 private nonprofit, 25 private for-profit of the 31 schools.
- What does a Surgical Tech earn in California?
- Typical Surgical Tech pay in California is $81,310 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $64,650 nationally.