Surgical tech schools in North Carolina

We found 20 schools offering surgical technologist training in North Carolina, with campuses in Charlotte, Asheville, Flat Rock, and Wilmington and more. Surgical technologists in North Carolina earn a median $60,920 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
20
Public colleges
18
Median pay in NC
$60,920
Cities with schools
6

20 surgical technologist schools

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  1. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

    Asheville, NC · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +24

  2. Blue Ridge Community College - North Carolina

    Flat Rock, NC · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +11

  3. Cape Fear Community College

    Wilmington, NC · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +29

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  5. Catawba Valley Community College

    Hickory, NC · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  6. Central Piedmont Community College

    Charlotte, NC · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

  7. Cleveland Community College

    Shelby, NC · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +18

  8. Coastal Carolina Community College

    Jacksonville, NC · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  9. College of the Albemarle

    Elizabeth City, NC · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +11

  10. Davidson-Davie Community College

    Thomasville, NC · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +21

  11. Durham Technical Community College

    Durham, NC · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +15

  12. Edgecombe Community College

    Tarboro, NC · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +12

  13. Fayetteville Technical Community College

    Fayetteville, NC · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +26

  14. Guilford Technical Community College

    Jamestown, NC · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +26

  15. Lenoir Community College

    Kinston, NC · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +10

  16. Miller-Motte College - Cary

    Cary, NC · Private

    • Surgical technologist
    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +2

  17. Robeson Community College

    Lumberton, NC · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +11

  18. Rockingham Community College

    Wentworth, NC · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +8

  19. Sandhills Community College

    Pinehurst, NC · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Automotive technician
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +11

  20. Southeastern College-Charlotte

    Charlotte, NC · Private

    • Surgical technologist
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +3

  21. Wilson Community College

    Wilson, NC · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +6

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What surgical technologists earn in North Carolina

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Surgical technologist salary in North CarolinaHow to become a surgical technologist

Median pay
$60,920
$29.29 an hour
Typical range
$45,990–$78,650
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in NC
4,400
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 North Carolina?

We list 20 schools in North Carolina with surgical technologist programs: 18 public colleges and 2 private career schools. Campuses are in Charlotte, Asheville, Flat Rock, Wilmington, and Shelby.

Are there community college surgical technologist programs in North Carolina?

Yes. 18 public colleges in North Carolina 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 North Carolina?

Among the 18 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $995 to $30,611. 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 North Carolina?

The median pay for surgical technologists in North Carolina is $60,920 a year, and most earn between $45,990 and $78,650, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a surgical technologist school in North Carolina?

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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