Surgical Tech Programs in Virginia

Virginia has 10 schools with surgical technologist programs in this directory: 5 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 101 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $61,643 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at ECPI University, Chester Career College and Virginia Western Community College.

10
Schools with this program
101
Graduates last year
$61,643
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 10 surgical tech programs in Virginia

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ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$18,484
Graduates last year
35
Median earnings, 1 yr
$62,685
Type
Private for-profit

Chester Career College

Chester, VA

Award
Associate degree
Program tuition
$36,500
Length
20 months
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$47,036
Type
Private for-profit

Virginia Western Community College

Roanoke, VA

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,547
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$63,751
Type
Public

Fortis College-Richmond

Richmond, VA

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,345
Graduates last year
8
Median earnings, 1 yr
$54,161
Type
Private for-profit

Riverside College of Health Careers

Newport News, VA

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,100
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$57,279
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

How much do surgical technologist graduates earn?

Across 7 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $61,643 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 Virginia?

Yes. 5 public schools offer it, including Virginia Western Community College, Laurel Ridge Community College, Piedmont Virginia Community College, Germanna Community College and J Sargeant Reynolds 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.