MiraCosta College Oceanside, California

The Surgical Technology program at MiraCosta College prepares students for a rewarding career as a vital member of the surgical team. This program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist surgeons during a variety of procedures. Students will learn about surgical instruments, sterilization techniques, aseptic principles, anatomy and physiology, and patient safety protocols. The curriculum typically includes classroom instruction, laboratory simulations, and extensive clinical rotations in affiliated hospitals and surgical centers. During clinical rotations, students will gain hands-on experience assisting surgeons and other healthcare professionals in the operating room. This comprehensive program typically takes approximately two years to complete, culminating in an Associate of Science degree. Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam, a nationally recognized credential that enhances employment opportunities. Graduates can pursue entry-level positions as surgical technologists in hospitals, surgical centers, and other healthcare settings, assisting surgeons in a wide range of specialties.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at MiraCosta College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.