Associate Degree in Surgical Technology

Our 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 (ARCSTSA).

Saint Joseph's University – Lancaster’s tuition structure includes both per-credit tuition and program-specific fees.

PER-CREDIT TUITION:

The cost of the Surgical Technology Associate Degree is $670 per credit for the 2023-2024 academic year.

PROGRAM-SPECIFIC FEES:

In addition to the per-credit rate, there are also program-specific fees for the following courses:

• SUR 115: $3,435 fee
• SUR 215: $3,435 fee
• SUR 225: $3,435 fee

For a detailed breakdown and additional information, visit our Tuition & Fees page.

Fall

Spring 

Total Year One Credits: 33

Fall

Spring

Total Year Two Credits: 32
Total Program Credits: 65

1. To be considered for admission, you must have graduated from an approved secondary school (or be on track to graduate), received a diploma from an accredited home school association or earned a GED.

2. High school or post-secondary college-level courses must include the following:

• At least four units of English
• At least three units of Social Sciences
• At least three units of Mathematics (Two (2) of which are at least the level of Algebra)
• Two (2) units of Science with a related laboratory or an equivalent (One (1) of which must be biology).

3. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or greater on a 4.0-point scale in secondary or post-secondary education (whichever is more recent). However, the GPA requirement can be different depending on specific program requirements. Please see our undergraduate requirements or reach out to the Office of Admission for additional information.

4. A high school transcript with an official school stamp or an official GED transcript is also required. High school transcripts must include courses completed through your junior year as well as courses in progress during your senior year. If you’ve attended any post-secondary institutions, official transcripts for those institutions are required as well.

Additional Admission Factors for Consideration:

In addition to the required items above, the admission team will consider the following factors when making an admission decision:

• Class rank
• Academic performance in post-secondary science and math courses
• Community service
• Healthcare-related service

To apply for this program, complete an application online. SAT and/or ACT scores are optional but you can submit them if you think they’ll strengthen your application.

There is no application deadline for this program. Here are recommended application submission dates:

February 1 – recommended application submission for Fall semester

August 1 – recommended application submission for Spring semester

Saint Joseph’s accepts students on a year-round basis, so any applications received after these dates will be considered for the next applicable semester. Contact the Office of Admission for information regarding space availability.

If you are not a United States citizen, you must show proof of permanent resident visa status. Students educated in another country may be admitted if they:

• Satisfy general admission requirements
• Earn a minimum of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Educational Testing Service of Princeton, New Jersey

Students from English-speaking countries may choose to take the SAT or ACT instead of the TOEFL exam. An evaluation of foreign transcripts by the World Education Service or other approved agency is required.

Transfer credit may be awarded for previous coursework. A course must meet the following requirements to be considered for transfer to Saint Joseph’s University’s Lancaster campus:

• Undergraduate courses with a grade of “C” or above
• Graduate courses with a grade of “B” or above (Pass/Fail grades are not eligible for transfer credit)
• Must be from a regionally or programmatically accredited institution
• The coursework must match the course offered at Saint Joseph’s University
• Some programs have a time limit for specific courses

Saint Joseph’s is a military-friendly institution and offers assistance and services to veterans and their dependents who are utilizing educational benefits. Benefits include:

• Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill®
• Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation
• Chapter 33 Post 911 GI Bill®
• Chapter 35 Survivors and Dependents Assistance
• Chapter 1606 National Guard or Reserves
• Chapter 1607 National Guard or Reserves (REAP) (*if eligible, must be utilized by November 25, 2019)
• Pennsylvania National Guard Educational Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)