Virtual surgical simulation has not been used as a measure of success in surgical technology course completion. The purpose of this study was to determine to what degree virtual surgical simulation contributed to student success, as measured by course completion grades in two southeast Pennsylvania surgical technology programs. Kolb's experiential learning theory and Benner's novice to expert theory guided this study. Archival course completion grade data from 2017 through 2020 were examined of two surgical technology programs, one that used high-fidelity simulation and the other that used high-fidelity and virtual surgical simulation. There was a significant difference in course completion grade mean scores for beginner high-fidelity simulation students (p < 0.001) compared to the grade mean scores for beginner virtual surgical simulation students. The grade means for the high-fidelity and the virtual surgical simulation intermediate students were not statistically significant (p = 0.135). However, the analysis within groups revealed a statistical significance (p < 0.001), indicating an impact of virtual surgical simulation on student success, with a mean increase for virtual surgical simulation students from the beginner level of (M = 88.2) to intermediate level (M = 90.4). The high-fidelity simulation students' mean scores decreased from beginner level (M = 94.2) to the intermediate level (M = 92.7). The limitations of this study included the small population size, the lack of randomization, and the use of archival data. The findings of this study, while inconclusive, encourage the incorporation of virtual surgical simulation into surgical technology education due to the potential influence on student success. Recommendations for future research include expanding surgical technology, students using virtual surgical simulation, and the consideration of pre- and post-testing to evaluate the student learning experience. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]