Surgical Technologist Programs in North Carolina: 22 Colleges and Schools
22 North Carolina schools reported surgical technologist completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 175 students: 20 public, 1 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · North Carolina · CIP 51.0909
22 schools in North Carolina graduated 175 Surgical Techs in 2024, out of 501 schools nationally. By type: 20 public, 1 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (22), certificate (8).
The largest program is Fayetteville Technical Community College in Fayetteville with 21 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 22 North Carolina schools
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Largest programs in North Carolina
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville Technical Community College | Fayetteville | 21 |
| 2 | Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte | 18 |
| 3 | Durham Technical Community College | Durham | 14 |
| 4 | Guilford Technical Community College | Jamestown | 14 |
| 5 | Rockingham Community College | Wentworth | 14 |
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All programs in North Carolina by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte · 2 schools | ||||
| Central Piedmont Community College | Public | associate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Southeastern College-Charlotte | Private for-profit | associate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Asheville · 1 school | ||||
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | Public | associate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Concord · 1 school | ||||
| Cabarrus College of Health Sciences | Private nonprofit | associate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Durham · 1 school | ||||
| Durham Technical Community College | Public | associate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Elizabeth City · 1 school | ||||
| College of the Albemarle | Public | associate | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Fayetteville · 1 school | ||||
| Fayetteville Technical Community College | Public | associate, certificate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Flat Rock · 1 school | ||||
| Blue Ridge Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Hickory · 1 school | ||||
| Catawba Valley Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Jacksonville · 1 school | ||||
| Coastal Carolina Community College | Public | associate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Jamestown · 1 school | ||||
| Guilford Technical Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Kinston · 1 school | ||||
| Lenoir Community College | Public | associate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Lumberton · 1 school | ||||
| Robeson Community College | Public | associate | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Pinehurst · 1 school | ||||
| Sandhills Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Polkton · 1 school | ||||
| South Piedmont Community College | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Shelby · 1 school | ||||
| Cleveland Community College | Public | associate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Sylva · 1 school | ||||
| Southwestern Community College | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Tarboro · 1 school | ||||
| Edgecombe Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Thomasville · 1 school | ||||
| Davidson-Davie Community College | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Wentworth · 1 school | ||||
| Rockingham Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Wilmington · 1 school | ||||
| Cape Fear Community College | Public | associate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Wilson · 1 school | ||||
| Wilson Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 5 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 22 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 22 | 175 | this page |
| Georgia | 19 | 265 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Tennessee | 17 | 721 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| South Carolina | 13 | 139 | Programs in South Carolina → |
| Virginia | 10 | 101 | Programs in Virginia → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Surgical Tech programs in North Carolina
- How many Surgical Tech programs are in North Carolina?
- 22 colleges and schools reported surgical technologist completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 175 students.
- Which North Carolina program is the largest?
- Fayetteville Technical Community College in Fayetteville, with 21 graduates in 2024, followed by Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte (18).
- Are North Carolina programs mostly public?
- Yes: 20 public, 1 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit of the 22 schools.
- What does a Surgical Tech earn in North Carolina?
- Typical Surgical Tech pay in North Carolina is $60,920 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $64,650 nationally.