Surgical tech schools in Arkansas
We found 9 schools offering surgical technologist training in Arkansas, with campuses in Newport, Little Rock, Harrison, and Springdale and more. Surgical technologists in Arkansas earn a median $57,400 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 9
- Public colleges
- 8
- Median pay in AR
- $57,400
9 surgical technologist schools
School results
Arkansas State University - Newport
Newport, AR · Public
- Surgical technologist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Baptist Health College - Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR · Public
- Surgical technologist
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +10
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR · Public
- Surgical technologist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +20
What surgical technologists earn in Arkansas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Surgical technologist salary in ArkansasHow to become a surgical technologist
- Median pay
- $57,400
- $27.60 an hour
- Typical range
- $38,750–$75,460
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in AR
- 1,640
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +5%
- 7,100 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many surgical technologist schools are in Arkansas?
We list 9 schools in Arkansas with surgical technologist programs: 8 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. Campuses are in Newport, Little Rock, Harrison, Springdale, and Melbourne.
Are there community college surgical technologist programs in Arkansas?
Yes. 8 public colleges in Arkansas offer surgical technologist. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does surgical technologist school cost in Arkansas?
Among the 9 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,543 to $25,454. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do surgical technologists make in Arkansas?
The median pay for surgical technologists in Arkansas is $57,400 a year, and most earn between $38,750 and $75,460, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a surgical technologist school in Arkansas?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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Surgical tech schools in other states
- Texas (39)
- Florida (35)
- California (26)
- Ohio (22)
- North Carolina (20)
- Illinois (19)
- Georgia (16)
- Wisconsin (16)
- Tennessee (15)
- Michigan (13)
- South Carolina (13)
- Kentucky (12)
- New York (12)
- Oklahoma (12)
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