Surgical Tech Programs in Florida

Florida has 36 schools with surgical technologist programs in this directory: 25 public and 11 private. Together they graduated 612 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,254 to $41,412, with a median of $4,674 across the 7 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $56,109 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Southern Technical College, Southeastern College-West Palm Beach and Gulf Coast State College.

36
Schools with this program
612
Graduates last year
$4,674
Median program tuition
$56,109
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Surgical Tech Programs by city in Florida

All 36 surgical tech programs in Florida

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Southern Technical College

Fort Myers, FL

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,290
Graduates last year
76
Median earnings, 1 yr
$51,100
Type
Private for-profit

Southeastern College-West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach, FL

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$25,416
Graduates last year
53
Median earnings, 1 yr
$55,238
Type
Private for-profit

Gulf Coast State College

Panama City, FL

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,370
Graduates last year
50
Median earnings, 1 yr
$49,828
Type
Public

Orange Technical College

Orlando, FL

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$4,381
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
36
Median earnings, 1 yr
$49,825
Type
Public

Erwin Technical College

Tampa, FL

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$4,254
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$55,733
Type
Public

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,878
Graduates last year
23
Median earnings, 1 yr
$59,069
Type
Public

Concorde Career Institute-Orlando

Orlando, FL

Award
Associate degree
Program tuition
$41,412
Length
17 months
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$56,109
Type
Private for-profit

Concorde Career Institute-Tampa

Tampa, FL

Award
Associate degree
Program tuition
$41,140
Length
17 months
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$58,670
Type
Private for-profit

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,764
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,649
Type
Public

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,563
Graduates last year
16
Type
Public

Hillsborough Community College

Tampa, FL

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,506
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$69,990
Type
Public

City College-Hollywood

Hollywood, FL

Award
Associate degree
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,650
Type
Private for-profit

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,106
Graduates last year
12
Median earnings, 1 yr
$60,159
Type
Public

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$26,016
Graduates last year
12
Median earnings, 1 yr
$56,171
Type
Private nonprofit

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,838
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$72,662
Type
Public

Concorde Career Institute-Miramar

Miramar, FL

Award
Associate degree
Program tuition
$40,664
Length
17 months
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$67,305
Type
Private for-profit

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,050
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$55,196
Type
Public

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,682
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$70,979
Type
Public

Rasmussen University-Florida

Ocala, FL

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,138
Graduates last year
8
Median earnings, 1 yr
$56,978
Type
Private for-profit

Tallahassee State College

Tallahassee, FL

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,622
Graduates last year
8
Median earnings, 1 yr
$57,654
Type
Public

Fortis College-Orange Park

Orange Park, FL

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$14,846
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$54,841
Type
Private for-profit

College of Central Florida

Ocala, FL

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,710
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$71,166
Type
Public

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, FL

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,363
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$44,362
Type
Public

South Florida State College

Avon Park, FL

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,165
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$57,542
Type
Public

Eastern Florida State College

Melbourne, FL

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,496
Graduates last year
5
Median earnings, 1 yr
$48,589
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does surgical technologist training cost in Florida?

The median published tuition is $4,674 (range $4,254 to $41,412, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Erwin Technical College ($4,254), Orange Technical College ($4,381) and Riveroak Technical College ($4,518). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does surgical technologist school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 14 months to finish (10 to 17 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do surgical technologist graduates earn?

Across 32 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $56,109 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public surgical technologist programs in Florida?

Yes. 25 public schools offer it, including Gulf Coast State College, Orange Technical College, Erwin Technical College, Sheridan Technical College and Florida State College at Jacksonville.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.