Surgical technology programs in the San Antonio area
3 accredited programs train surgical technologists in the San Antonio 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
- Only Southwest Texas College, Uvalde publishes a total cost ($1,527 to $1,602); the others list per-credit tuition or nothing.
- Surgical technologists around San Antonio earn a median of $46,820, 28% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health System School of Health Professions AAS, San Antonio | Not reported | Not reported | Not published |
| Southwest Texas College, Uvalde AAS, Uvalde | Not reported | Not reported | $1,527 to $1,602 |
| St. Philip's College AAS, San Antonio | Not reported | Not reported | Not published |
Other career programs in the San Antonio 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.
- Southwest Texas College Surgical Technology page, Program costs beyond tuition (undated, live page).
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