Surgical Technologist Programs in Pennsylvania: 18 Colleges and Schools
18 Pennsylvania schools reported surgical technologist completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 157 students: 8 public, 7 private nonprofit, 3 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
18
Schools in Pennsylvania
157
Graduates in 2024
8
Public colleges
3
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Pennsylvania · CIP 51.0909
18 schools in Pennsylvania graduated 157 Surgical Techs in 2024, out of 501 schools nationally. By type: 8 public, 7 private nonprofit, 3 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (17), certificate (5).
The largest program is Central Penn College in Summerdale with 19 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 18 Pennsylvania schools
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Public · 44%
7
Private nonprofit · 39%
3
Private for-profit · 17%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Pennsylvania
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Penn College | Summerdale | 19 |
| 2 | Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster | Lancaster | 15 |
| 3 | Mount Aloysius College | Cresson | 14 |
| 4 | Harrisburg Area Community College | Harrisburg | 14 |
| 5 | Westmoreland County Community College | Youngwood | 14 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Pennsylvania by city
Sponsored programs
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18 of 18 schools listed · 16 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh · 2 schools | ||||
| Community College of Allegheny County | Public | certificate, associate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Carlow University | Private nonprofit | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Reading · 2 schools | ||||
| Alvernia University | Private nonprofit | associate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences | Private nonprofit | certificate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Blue Bell · 1 school | ||||
| Montgomery County Community College | Public | associate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Cresson · 1 school | ||||
| Mount Aloysius College | Private nonprofit | associate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Erie · 1 school | ||||
| Great Lakes Institute of Technology | Private for-profit | associate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Harrisburg · 1 school | ||||
| Harrisburg Area Community College | Public | associate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Johnstown · 1 school | ||||
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Public | associate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| Lancaster · 1 school | ||||
| Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster | Private nonprofit | certificate, associate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Lewisburg · 1 school | ||||
| Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-Lewisburg | Private for-profit | associate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Media · 1 school | ||||
| Delaware County Community College | Public | associate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Nanticoke · 1 school | ||||
| Luzerne County Community College | Public | associate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Philadelphia · 1 school | ||||
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | Private nonprofit | certificate, associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Scranton · 1 school | ||||
| Lackawanna College | Private nonprofit | associate | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Summerdale · 1 school | ||||
| Central Penn College | Private for-profit | certificate, associate | 19 | Website ↗ |
| Williamsport · 1 school | ||||
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Youngwood · 1 school | ||||
| Westmoreland County Community College | Public | associate | 14 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 18 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 18 | 157 | this page |
| Ohio | 23 | 233 | Programs in Ohio → |
| New York | 15 | 261 | Programs in New York → |
| New Jersey | 8 | 133 | Programs in New Jersey → |
| West Virginia | 8 | 75 | Programs in West Virginia → |
| Maryland | 7 | 90 | Programs in Maryland → |
| Delaware | 1 | 7 | Programs in Delaware → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Surgical Tech programs in Pennsylvania
- How many Surgical Tech programs are in Pennsylvania?
- 18 colleges and schools reported surgical technologist completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 157 students.
- Which Pennsylvania program is the largest?
- Central Penn College in Summerdale, with 19 graduates in 2024, followed by Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster in Lancaster (15).
- Are Pennsylvania programs mostly public?
- 8 public, 7 private nonprofit, 3 private for-profit of the 18 schools.
- What does a Surgical Tech earn in Pennsylvania?
- Typical Surgical Tech pay in Pennsylvania is $62,680 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $64,650 nationally.