Surgical Tech Programs in Iowa

Iowa has 7 schools with surgical technologist programs in this directory: 7 public and 0 private. Together they graduated 63 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $56,077 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Kirkwood Community College, Des Moines Area Community College and Eastern Iowa Community College District.

7
Schools with this program
63
Graduates last year
$56,077
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 7 surgical tech programs in Iowa

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Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,288
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$49,182
Type
Public

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,050
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$52,562
Type
Public

Iowa Lakes Community College

Estherville, IA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,616
Graduates last year
1
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do surgical technologist graduates earn?

Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $56,077 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 Iowa?

Yes. 7 public schools offer it, including Kirkwood Community College, Des Moines Area Community College, Eastern Iowa Community College District, Iowa Western Community College and Western Iowa Tech Community College.

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.