Surgical Technologist Programs in Iowa: 7 Colleges and Schools
7 Iowa schools reported surgical technologist completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 63 students: 7 public, grouped below by city.
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NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Iowa · CIP 51.0909
7 schools in Iowa graduated 63 Surgical Techs in 2024, out of 501 schools nationally. By type: 7 public. Credentials offered: associate (7), certificate (2).
The largest program is Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids with 27 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
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Largest programs in Iowa
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids | 27 |
| 2 | Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny | 11 |
| 3 | Eastern Iowa Community College District | Davenport | 10 |
| 4 | Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs | 7 |
| 5 | Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City | 7 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Iowa by city
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7 of 7 schools listed · 7 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny · 1 school | ||||
| Des Moines Area Community College | Public | associate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Cedar Rapids · 1 school | ||||
| Kirkwood Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Council Bluffs · 1 school | ||||
| Iowa Western Community College | Public | associate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Davenport · 1 school | ||||
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | Public | associate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Estherville · 1 school | ||||
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Mason City · 1 school | ||||
| North Iowa Area Community College | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Sioux City · 1 school | ||||
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | Public | associate | 7 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 7 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 7 | 63 | this page |
| Illinois | 21 | 270 | Programs in Illinois → |
| Wisconsin | 17 | 165 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Missouri | 13 | 117 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Minnesota | 11 | 124 | Programs in Minnesota → |
| Nebraska | 4 | 42 | Programs in Nebraska → |
| South Dakota | 2 | 36 | Programs in South Dakota → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Surgical Tech programs in Iowa
- How many Surgical Tech programs are in Iowa?
- 7 colleges and schools reported surgical technologist completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 63 students.
- Which Iowa program is the largest?
- Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, with 27 graduates in 2024, followed by Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny (11).
- Are Iowa programs mostly public?
- Yes: 7 public of the 7 schools.
- What does a Surgical Tech earn in Iowa?
- Typical Surgical Tech pay in Iowa is $60,540 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $64,650 nationally.