Surgical Technologist Programs in Florida: 36 Colleges and Schools
36 Florida schools reported surgical technologist completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 612 students: 25 public, 1 private nonprofit, 10 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
36
Schools in Florida
612
Graduates in 2024
25
Public colleges
10
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Florida · CIP 51.0909
36 schools in Florida graduated 612 Surgical Techs in 2024, out of 501 schools nationally. By type: 25 public, 1 private nonprofit, 10 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (23), certificate (21).
The largest program is Southern Technical College in Fort Myers with 76 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 36 Florida schools
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Public · 69%
1
Private nonprofit · 3%
10
Private for-profit · 28%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Florida
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Technical College | Fort Myers | 76 |
| 2 | Southeastern College-West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach | 53 |
| 3 | Gulf Coast State College | Panama City | 50 |
| 4 | Orange Technical College | Orlando | 36 |
| 5 | Erwin Technical College | Tampa | 32 |
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36 of 36 schools listed · 29 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa · 3 schools | ||||
| Erwin Technical College | Public | certificate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Concorde Career Institute-Tampa | Private for-profit | associate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Hillsborough Community College | Public | associate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Hollywood · 2 schools | ||||
| Sheridan Technical College | Public | certificate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| City College-Hollywood | Private for-profit | associate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Jacksonville · 2 schools | ||||
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | Public | certificate, associate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville | Private for-profit | associate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Miami · 2 schools | ||||
| Miami Dade College | Public | associate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Lindsey Hopkins Technical College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Ocala · 2 schools | ||||
| Rasmussen University-Florida | Private for-profit | associate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| College of Central Florida | Public | certificate, associate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Orlando · 2 schools | ||||
| Orange Technical College | Public | certificate | 36 | Website ↗ |
| Concorde Career Institute-Orlando | Private for-profit | associate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Altamonte Springs · 1 school | ||||
| City College-Altamonte Springs | Private for-profit | associate | 16 | Website ↗ |
| Avon Park · 1 school | ||||
| South Florida State College | Public | associate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Bradenton · 1 school | ||||
| Manatee Technical College | Public | certificate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Daytona Beach · 1 school | ||||
| Daytona State College | Public | certificate, associate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Lauderdale · 1 school | ||||
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Private nonprofit | associate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Myers · 1 school | ||||
| Southern Technical College | Private for-profit | associate | 76 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Pierce · 1 school | ||||
| Indian River State College | Public | certificate, associate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Gainesville · 1 school | ||||
| Santa Fe College | Public | certificate | 16 | Website ↗ |
| Lake Worth · 1 school | ||||
| Palm Beach State College | Public | certificate, associate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Lakeland · 1 school | ||||
| Traviss Technical College | Public | certificate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Live Oak · 1 school | ||||
| Riveroak Technical College | Public | certificate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Melbourne · 1 school | ||||
| Eastern Florida State College | Public | certificate, associate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| Miramar · 1 school | ||||
| Concorde Career Institute-Miramar | Private for-profit | associate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Naples · 1 school | ||||
| Lorenzo Walker Technical College | Public | certificate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| New Port Richey · 1 school | ||||
| Pasco-Hernando State College | Public | certificate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Orange Park · 1 school | ||||
| Fortis College-Orange Park | Private for-profit | associate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Panama City · 1 school | ||||
| Gulf Coast State College | Public | certificate, associate | 50 | Website ↗ |
| Pensacola · 1 school | ||||
| Pensacola State College | Public | certificate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Saint Petersburg · 1 school | ||||
| Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg | Public | certificate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Sarasota · 1 school | ||||
| Suncoast Technical College | Public | certificate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| St. Petersburg · 1 school | ||||
| St Petersburg College | Public | associate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Tallahassee · 1 school | ||||
| Tallahassee State College | Public | certificate, associate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| West Palm Beach · 1 school | ||||
| Southeastern College-West Palm Beach | Private for-profit | associate | 53 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 36 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 36 | 612 | this page |
| Georgia | 19 | 265 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Alabama | 6 | 97 | Programs in Alabama → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Surgical Tech programs in Florida
- How many Surgical Tech programs are in Florida?
- 36 colleges and schools reported surgical technologist completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 612 students.
- Which Florida program is the largest?
- Southern Technical College in Fort Myers, with 76 graduates in 2024, followed by Southeastern College-West Palm Beach in West Palm Beach (53).
- Are Florida programs mostly public?
- Yes: 25 public, 1 private nonprofit, 10 private for-profit of the 36 schools.
- What does a Surgical Tech earn in Florida?
- Typical Surgical Tech pay in Florida is $62,440 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $64,650 nationally.