Surgical Tech Schools in Lake Elsinore, CA

Updated January 10, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare surgical tech programs in Lake Elsinore, California. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. City population is roughly 64,205 (estimate; varies by source and year). Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Surgical Tech Schools Near Lake Elsinore, CA

#4

Concorde Career College-San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA 26.6 miles away
Tuition Contact school for pricing
Contact
  • 201 East Airport Drive, Suite A San Bernardino, CA 92408-3403
  • (909) 884-8891

Source: IPEDS College Scorecard ACCSC

California Surgical Tech Salary Snapshot

California
California Median Pay $81,120 $39.00 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $62,830 $30.21 per hour
Data Year: 2024 SOC: 29-2055 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • Schedule options (day/evening/weekend) and expected weekly time commitment
  • Hands-on requirements (labs, shop time, clinicals, externships) and how competencies are evaluated
  • Total cost breakdown (tuition, fees, supplies, exams) in writing
  • Credential outcome (certificate/diploma/associate) and what it’s designed to prepare you for
  • Licensing or certification steps in California (requirements can vary)

Next Steps

Use ZIP search to widen your radius, then verify program details directly with each school.

If you’re still deciding, browsing a few related programs can help you compare timelines, costs, and training formats.

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