Surgical Tech Schools in Santa Ana, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare surgical tech programs in Santa Ana, California. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Surgical Tech Schools Near Santa Ana, CA

#1

Career Networks Institute

Santa Ana, CA 2.1 miles away BOC Score 62.0
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  • 1610 E. Saint Andrew Place Suite 200 Santa Ana, CA 92705
  • (714) 437-9697
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 70

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

North-West College-Anaheim

Anaheim, CA 8.4 miles away BOC Score 40.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 227

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

American Career College-Anaheim

Anaheim, CA 9.7 miles away BOC Score 44.0
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 1,305

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

North-West College-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA 15.9 miles away BOC Score 33.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 335

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

North-West College-West Covina

West Covina, CA 23.5 miles away BOC Score 43.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 518

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Premiere Career College

Irwindale, CA 24.5 miles away BOC Score 55.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 117

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#7

American College of Healthcare and Technology

Riverside, CA 25 miles away BOC Score 48.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 256

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

North-West College-Riverside

Riverside, CA 25.9 miles away BOC Score 41.0
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  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 535

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#9

American Career College-Ontario

Ontario, CA 26.4 miles away BOC Score 52.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 1,491
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

CBD College

Los Angeles, CA 30.1 miles away BOC Score 58.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 499
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

California Surgical Tech Salary Snapshot

California
California Median Pay $81,310 $39.09 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $64,650 $31.08 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 29-2055 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • CAAHEP or ABHES accreditation status
  • NBSTSA CST certification exam prep and pass rates
  • Clinical rotation hours in OR settings
  • State certification or registration requirements
  • Surgical case minimums and specialty exposure

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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