Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, Minnesota

The Surgical Tech program at Metropolitan State University prepares students for a vital role in the operating room as skilled members of the surgical team. This comprehensive program combines classroom learning with hands-on laboratory experience and extensive clinical rotations to ensure graduates are ready to enter the workforce. Students learn essential skills in surgical instrumentation, sterilization techniques, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and patient safety. The curriculum is designed to align with industry standards and prepares students to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam upon graduation. A significant portion of the program includes clinical rotations in affiliated hospitals and surgical centers in the Denver area. These rotations provide valuable experience in diverse surgical specialties, allowing students to apply their knowledge and develop proficiency in assisting surgeons during surgical procedures. Typical program length is around two years, leading to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or a certificate. Graduates can pursue careers as surgical technologists in hospitals, surgery centers, and other healthcare facilities, playing a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient surgical procedures.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Metropolitan State University 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.