Nassau Community College Garden City, New York

Nassau Community College’s Surgical Technology program offers a robust and highly respected path to a rewarding career in the operating room. This two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program is uniquely distinguished as the only CAAHEP-accredited program of its kind on Long Island. The curriculum combines rigorous classroom instruction with extensive hands-on laboratory work and clinical rotations, ensuring graduates are exceptionally well-prepared for the demands of the profession. Students gain proficiency using cutting-edge medical equipment and accumulate valuable experience through a minimum of 120 real-life clinical cases. The program’s exceptional track record, evidenced by consistently high CST exam pass rates and national recognition, underscores its commitment to excellence and student success. Graduates are not only ready for immediate employment but also possess a strong foundation for further specialization or advanced studies in related healthcare fields, such as nursing or physician assisting.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Nassau Community 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.