Surgical Tech Schools in Forest City, NC

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare surgical tech programs in Forest City, North Carolina. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Surgical Tech Schools Near Forest City, NC

#1

Cleveland Community College

Shelby, NC 21.7 miles away BOC Score 46.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 837
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Spartanburg Community College

Spartanburg, SC 25.7 miles away BOC Score 51.3
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  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 936
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Blue Ridge Community College

Flat Rock, NC 31.2 miles away BOC Score 57.3
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  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 515
  • Online programs available

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#4

Catawba Valley Community College

Hickory, NC 41.3 miles away BOC Score 50.4
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  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 939
  • Online programs available

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#5

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Asheville, NC 41.6 miles away BOC Score 44.6
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  • Programs offered: 64
  • Annual completions: 1,663
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Greenville Technical College

Greenville, SC 45.2 miles away BOC Score 52.5
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  • Programs offered: 64
  • Annual completions: 1,991
  • Online programs available

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#7

Southeastern College-Charlotte

Charlotte, NC 56.3 miles away BOC Score 46.8
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  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 177
  • Online programs available

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#8

York Technical College

Rock Hill, SC 56.7 miles away BOC Score 40.4
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  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 1,055

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#9

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, NC 59.2 miles away BOC Score 52.6
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  • Programs offered: 81
  • Annual completions: 5,637
  • Online programs available

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#10

Tri-County Technical College

Pendleton, SC 70.7 miles away BOC Score 46.8
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  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 1,458
  • Online programs available

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North Carolina Surgical Tech Salary Snapshot

North Carolina
North Carolina Median Pay $60,920 $29.29 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

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