Surgical Technology
Step Into the Operating Room
Surgical Technologists are essential members of the surgical team. The experts who set up the sterile field, prepare instruments and equipment, and keep the operating room ready for every procedure. If you want a hands-on healthcare career where precision matters and every day is different, this is your path.
Career Opportunities
Surgical Tech Graduates go on to become:
- Certified Surgical Technologists
Earning Potential
Certified Surgical Technologist: $39-53K
For more salary information, check out Texas Wages.
What You'll Learn
MCC's Surgical Technology program is a two-year associate degree that gets you ready for the operating room. You'll master:
- Strict aseptic technique to maintain a sterile surgical environment.
- How to prep the operating room with the right supplies, instruments, and equipment.
- The technical and clinical skills surgical teams rely on every day.
You'll learn through a mix of classroom instruction, hands-on lab work, and supervised clinical experience — so by the time you graduate, you're ready to step into an entry-level Surgical Technologist role with confidence.
Your Path to Certification
After graduating, you'll be eligible to take the national certification exam. Pass it, and you'll be a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) — a credential recognized by employers across the country.
Accreditation
MCC's Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
McLennan Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts in Teaching, and Associate of Applied Science degrees. Contact SACSCOC at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033 or call 404-679-4500 with questions about MCC's accreditation.
For more information on institutional accreditation, visit mclennan.edu/about/accreditation.
Certification Exam Pass Rates
Our students are passing the CST exam, and they're proving they're ready for the operating room.
| Year | Eligible | Tested | Passed | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| 2023 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 83% |
Ready to Learn More?
Contact Marcie Rierson, Program Director, at 254-299-8292 or mrierson@mclennan.edu.
For students in this program who may have a criminal background: a background could keep you from being licensed by the State of Texas. If you have a question about your background and licensure, please speak with your faculty member or program director. You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency.
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