Durham Technical Community College Durham, North Carolina

Durham Technical Community College’s Surgical Technology Associate in Applied Science (AAS) program equips students with the knowledge and skills essential for assisting surgeons and caring for patients during surgical procedures. With options for both online and on-campus learning, the program offers flexibility while providing a comprehensive curriculum that covers theoretical principles and practical application. Students learn to prepare instruments, maintain sterile environments, and directly support surgeons in the operating room. Accredited by CAAHEP, the program ensures a high standard of education, and graduates are prepared to sit for the national certification exam. Upon completion, graduates can pursue diverse career opportunities in hospitals, surgery centers, emergency departments, and other healthcare settings, playing a vital role in ensuring patient safety and successful surgical outcomes, with starting salaries around $42,151 and a median annual wage of $54,964.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Durham Technical 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.