CST Exam Pass Rate
The National Certified Surgical Technologist’s (CST) 2-year pass rate chart compares the pass rate of Penn College first-time test takers (now required for graduation) to the national average.
| National First Attempt |
Penn College First Attempt |
|
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Graduates | 58% | 73% |
| 2011 Graduates | 57.1% | 89% |
Source: NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)





