Surgical Technology
The Surgical Technologist program at Swedish Institute takes your education one step further by including an internship where you will utilize your skills in a hospital or clinical setting.
fast facts
$81,990*
NY avg. annual wage
9th Highest-Paying Job^
Without a 4-Year Degree
(U.S. News & World Report)
21 months
Program length
What to expect
Are you interested in playing a key role in the fast-paced environment of the hospital operating room directly supporting the team with patient care? The Surgical Technologist program at Swedish Institute provides an in-depth understanding of basic anatomy and physiology, aseptic techniques and infection control, as well as general and specialized procedures so you can become an integral part of the surgical team.
In the final quarter of your Surgical Technologist program, you will begin your clinical rotation, where you will go out to hospitals and/or surgery centers to gain exposure to actual operating rooms and procedures with real patients. This clinical component makes our program stand out —providing you with the necessary real-world experience for real-life operating rooms.
Program Overview
- 94.5 Credit Course Sequence (21 months)
- Aseptic Techniques and Infection Control
- Clinical Rotations on Site in Hospitals & Surgical Centers in New York City
- Lecture Courses Offered Online
- In-Person Hands-On Training
career opportunities
Hospital Surgical/Sterile Processing Departments
Outpatient Surgical Centers
Physician and Dentist Offices
Ambulatory Surgical Centers
testimonials
“Swedish Institute changed my life! The staff is very supportive and personally cares about your success. They always went the extra mile! The surgical tech program changed my whole life’s trajectory and career path. In two short years, I have worked my way up from being a barber to orthopedic surgery and now Neurosurgery. All with the opportunity that Swedish gave me. So thanks for the life upgrade Swedish and staff!”
D. Vasco,
2021 Surgical Technologist Graduate
“Swedish Institute definitely helped me immensely. Before I started coming here, I was very unsure of what to do and if I’d be able to get a job. And through Swedish, they helped me greatly. Without them, I don’t know if I would have found a job and got all the experience I did. And even now, even though I already have a job, they’re still helping me further my career and expand into hospitals and learn more specialties. So I’m very thankful for Swedish.”
J. Byrne,
2024 Surgical Technologist Graduate
* Salary Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Query System. Information is for Surgical Technologists in New York State. Data from May 2025. https://data.bls.gov/oes/#/home. Site visited 6.8.2026
^ Information from the US News and World Report Rankings from 2026. Information subject to change. Find the full lists on the US News and World Report website. Site visited 3.31.26
National long-term projections and salary averages may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual growth or any particular salary. Swedish Institute does not guarantee employment. Swedish Institute cannot guarantee a student’s eligibility either to take any exam or become certified, registered, or licensed.
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