Surgical Technologist Programs in Illinois: 21 Colleges and Schools
21 Illinois schools reported surgical technologist completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 270 students: 16 public, 1 private nonprofit, 4 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Illinois · CIP 51.0909
21 schools in Illinois graduated 270 Surgical Techs in 2024, out of 501 schools nationally. By type: 16 public, 1 private nonprofit, 4 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (19), certificate (9).
The largest program is City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College in Chicago with 56 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 21 Illinois schools
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Largest programs in Illinois
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | Chicago | 56 |
| 2 | Elgin Community College | Elgin | 44 |
| 3 | College of DuPage | Glen Ellyn | 32 |
| 4 | Midwestern Career College | Chicago | 20 |
| 5 | Triton College | River Grove | 16 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Illinois by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago · 4 schools | ||||
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | Public | associate, certificate | 56 | Website ↗ |
| Midwestern Career College | Private for-profit | associate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Stellar Career College | Private for-profit | certificate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Roosevelt University | Private nonprofit | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Rockford · 3 schools | ||||
| Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College | Private for-profit | associate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois | Private for-profit | associate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Rock Valley College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Carterville · 1 school | ||||
| John A Logan College | Public | certificate, associate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| Champaign · 1 school | ||||
| Parkland College | Public | associate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Chicago Heights · 1 school | ||||
| Prairie State College | Public | associate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Decatur · 1 school | ||||
| Richland Community College | Public | associate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| East Peoria · 1 school | ||||
| Illinois Central College | Public | certificate, associate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Elgin · 1 school | ||||
| Elgin Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 44 | Website ↗ |
| Glen Ellyn · 1 school | ||||
| College of DuPage | Public | certificate, associate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Grayslake · 1 school | ||||
| College of Lake County | Public | certificate, associate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Moline · 1 school | ||||
| Black Hawk College | Public | associate | 2 | Website ↗ |
| Palatine · 1 school | ||||
| William Rainey Harper College | Public | associate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| Quincy · 1 school | ||||
| John Wood Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| River Grove · 1 school | ||||
| Triton College | Public | associate | 16 | Website ↗ |
| Springfield · 1 school | ||||
| Lincoln Land Community College | Public | associate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Ullin · 1 school | ||||
| Shawnee Community College | Public | associate | 3 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 21 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 21 | 270 | this page |
| Wisconsin | 17 | 165 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Missouri | 13 | 117 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Kentucky | 12 | 219 | Programs in Kentucky → |
| Iowa | 7 | 63 | Programs in Iowa → |
| Indiana | 4 | 132 | Programs in Indiana → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Surgical Tech programs in Illinois
- How many Surgical Tech programs are in Illinois?
- 21 colleges and schools reported surgical technologist completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 270 students.
- Which Illinois program is the largest?
- City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College in Chicago, with 56 graduates in 2024, followed by Elgin Community College in Elgin (44).
- Are Illinois programs mostly public?
- Yes: 16 public, 1 private nonprofit, 4 private for-profit of the 21 schools.
- What does a Surgical Tech earn in Illinois?
- Typical Surgical Tech pay in Illinois is $64,650 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $64,650 nationally.