Surgical tech schools in Texas
Looking for surgical technologist schools in Texas? There are 39, including 28 public colleges and 11 private career schools. Surgical technologists in Texas earn a median $65,220 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 39
- Public colleges
- 28
- Median pay in TX
- $65,220
- Cities with schools
- 17
24 surgical technologist schools
School results
Austin Community College District
Austin, TX · Public
- Surgical technologist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
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Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- +1
College of Health Care Professions - Austin
Austin, TX · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +4
College of Health Care Professions - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Medical assistant
- EMT & paramedic
- +4
Collin County Community College District
McKinney, TX · Public
- Surgical technologist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
Concorde Career College - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +4
Concorde Career College-Dallas
Dallas, TX · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +4
Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +2
Fortis Institute - Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX · Private
- Surgical technologist
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
Fortis Institute - Houston North
Houston, TX · Private
- Surgical technologist
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +2
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX · Public
- Surgical technologist
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
Surgical tech schools by city
- Houston (6 within 30 mi)
- San Antonio (4 within 30 mi)
- Dallas (5 within 30 mi)
- Fort Worth (3 within 30 mi)
- Plano (4 within 30 mi)
- Grand Prairie (5 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (4 within 30 mi)
- League City (3 within 30 mi)
- Sugar Land (4 within 30 mi)
- Flower Mound (6 within 30 mi)
- Burleson (3 within 30 mi)
- Rockwall (3 within 30 mi)
- Celina (3 within 30 mi)
- Waxahachie (3 within 30 mi)
- Schertz (4 within 30 mi)
- Katy (4 within 30 mi)
- The Woodlands (3 within 30 mi)
What surgical technologists earn in Texas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Surgical technologist salary in TexasHow to become a surgical technologist
- Median pay
- $65,220
- $31.35 an hour
- Typical range
- $39,950–$92,580
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TX
- 10,160
- 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 Texas?
We list 39 schools in Texas with surgical technologist programs: 28 public colleges and 11 private career schools. Campuses are in San Antonio, Houston, Austin, Waco, and Grand Prairie.
Are there community college surgical technologist programs in Texas?
Yes. 28 public colleges in Texas 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 Texas?
Among the 37 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,846 to $31,288. 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 Texas?
The median pay for surgical technologists in Texas is $65,220 a year, and most earn between $39,950 and $92,580, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a surgical technologist school in Texas?
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
- 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)
- Missouri (11)
- Pennsylvania (11)
- Arizona (10)