Surgical technology programs in the Dallas area
3 accredited programs train surgical technologists in the Dallas area. Here is how their graduates do on the CST exam, how many find jobs, and what each publishes as its cost.
The short version
- Dallas College, El Centro reports the highest CST exam rate in the area, 82.0% (2024-2025), against a Texas program median of 92.5%.
- Of the 3 programs, 2 publish a total cost, from $3,416 at Collin College to $5,940 at Dallas College, El Centro.
- Surgical technologists around Dallas earn a median of $79,990, 23% above the Texas median of $65,220.
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Every surgical technology program in the area
Highest CST exam rate first. Tap a program for its full outcomes, cost breakdown and sources. 2
| Program | CST exam rate | Job placement | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas College, El Centro AAS, Dallas | 82.0% | Not reported | $5,940 |
| Collin College AAS, McKinney | Not reported | Not reported | $3,416 to $3,441 |
| Trinity Valley Community College, Health Science Center AAS, Terrell | Not reported | Not reported | Not published |
Other career programs in the Dallas area
How to read these numbers
Graduates who passed the CST certification exam, divided by graduates who took it, as the program reports it to ARC/STSA. Every graduate of an accredited program must sit for the exam. Job placement: graduates employed in surgical technology or a related field, as the program reports it to ARC/STSA. All Texas surgical technology programs
Sources and dates
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Surgical Technologists (29-2055), May 2025 estimates.
- Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (programs accredited by CAAHEP) (ARC/STSA), checked Nov. 2026.
- Dallas College, El Centro: outcomes, Page updated Sept 10, 2026; covers 2020-2021 to 2024-2025.
- Collin College Surgical Technology page, Estimated program costs, Collin County residents (undated, live page).
- Dallas College Surgical Technologist program page, Estimated total tuition, in-county (page updated Sept 10, 2026).
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