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2026 Best Surgical Technology/Technologist Schools in Colorado

7 Colleges in the United States
133 Surgical Technology/Technologist Degrees Awarded
$52,254 Avg Early-Career Salary

Surgical Technology/Technologist degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for surgical technology/technologist students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Surgical Technology/Technologist in Colorado

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall surgical technology/technologist education in Colorado.

Top Schools in Surgical Technology/Technologist

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No school ranked higher than Aims Community College this year for surgical technology/technologist. Set in the city of Greeley, Aims Community College is a large public institution. About 11 surgical technology/technologist degrees were awarded at Aims Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, surgical technology/technologist degree recipients from Aims Community College generally make around $48,894. Aims Community College graduates carry a median of $11,375 in student loans. More information about a degree in surgical technology/technologist from Aims Community College

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A rank of #2 makes Pueblo Community College one of the top schools for surgical technology/technologist. Pueblo Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Pueblo. Pueblo Community College awarded about 18 surgical technology/technologist degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, surgical technology/technologist degree recipients from Pueblo Community College generally make around $42,135. Students borrow a median of $14,725 to complete this degree. See the full surgical technology/technologist program report for Pueblo Community College

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Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO

Pikes Peak Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best surgical technology/technologist schools. Located in the suburb of Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 10 surgical technology/technologist students who graduated with this degree at Pikes Peak Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the surgical technology/technologist program make about $41,037 in their early career. Pikes Peak Community College graduates carry a median of $16,066 in student loans. Read more about the surgical technology/technologist program at Pikes Peak Community College

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Community College Of Denver is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in surgical technology/technologist, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Denver, Community College Of Denver is a large public university. Community College Of Denver awarded about 14 surgical technology/technologist degrees in the most recent data year. Surgical Technology/technologist graduates of Community College Of Denver earn a median of $64,980 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,443 to complete this degree. Get the full surgical technology/technologist details for Community College Of Denver

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Front Range Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best surgical technology/technologist schools. Front Range Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Westminster. There were roughly 34 surgical technology/technologist students who graduated with this degree at Front Range Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the surgical technology/technologist program make about $48,479 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,629. More information about a degree in surgical technology/technologist from Front Range Community College

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Pima Medical Institute Denver came in at #6 for surgical technology/technologist this year. Pima Medical Institute Denver is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Denver. About 34 surgical technology/technologist degrees were awarded at Pima Medical Institute Denver in the most recent year. Surgical Technology/technologist graduates of Pima Medical Institute Denver earn a median of $62,420 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $30,160. More information about a degree in surgical technology/technologist from Pima Medical Institute Denver

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Concorde Career College Aurora placed #7 among the best surgical technology/technologist schools. Concorde Career College Aurora is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Aurora. About 12 surgical technology/technologist degrees were awarded at Concorde Career College Aurora in the most recent year. Graduates of the surgical technology/technologist program make about $57,831 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,530. Get the full surgical technology/technologist details for Concorde Career College Aurora

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

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