Surgical Tech Schools in Portsmouth, VA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare surgical tech programs in Portsmouth, Virginia. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Surgical Tech Schools Near Portsmouth, VA

#1

Sentara College of Health Sciences

Chesapeake, VA 7.8 miles away BOC Score 93.0
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  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 18
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA 9.7 miles away BOC Score 55.5
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  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 4,273
  • Online programs available

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#3

Riverside College of Health Careers

Newport News, VA 14.2 miles away BOC Score 67.6
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  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 108
  • Online programs available

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#4

College of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City, NC 36.8 miles away BOC Score 58.8
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  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 613
  • Online programs available

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#5

Chester Career College

CHESTER, VA 69.1 miles away BOC Score 33.9
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  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 162

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#6

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Richmond, VA 76.3 miles away BOC Score 52.7
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  • Programs offered: 36
  • Annual completions: 793
  • Online programs available

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#7

Fortis College-Richmond

Richmond, VA 80.4 miles away BOC Score 25.7
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  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 437

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#8

Edgecombe Community College

Tarboro, NC 95.2 miles away BOC Score 46.9
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  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 357
  • Online programs available

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Virginia Surgical Tech Salary Snapshot

Virginia
Virginia Median Pay $67,580 $32.49 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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