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Surgical tech programs in Indiana

17 surgical tech programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

10 schools offer these surgical technology programs, and Indiana has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Surgical technologists, also called operating room technicians, prepare operating rooms, arrange the equipment and help doctors during surgery. Most have a certificate or an associate degree from an accredited program, and some employers require certification.1

In Indiana, 15 of the 17 programs take students without a high school diploma and 2 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 17 programs here are surgical technology certificate or diploma (9 programs), surgical technology (associate degree, 5 programs), surgical tech program (level not stated, 2 programs) and surgical assistant certificate (1 program).

See the 17 programs

How much do surgical tech programs cost in Indiana?

Certificates and short courses (10 programs)
$4,000 to $4,150most of them, usually 18 to 38 weeks long
Two-year degrees (5 programs)
$12,017 to $33,390most of them, usually 104 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
75%
Working 6 months later
78%
Earned a year, estimated
about $40,400
Length
18 to 68 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Indiana may also offer surgical tech programs. How these figures are made

Are there free surgical tech programs in Indiana?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 17 surgical tech programs in Indiana approved for WIOA funding

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17 programs

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technology Associate Of Applied Science (aas)

    Ivy Tech Community College

    Valparaiso

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Ivy Tech Community College, ValparaisoSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$40,700
    Price if you pay yourself$12,017
    Program website, Surgical Technology Associate Of Applied Science (aas) at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Surgical Technology Associate Of Applied Science (aas) at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,173
    Length
    104 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $85
    Students counted
    154
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,017
    Program website, Surgical Technology Associate Of Applied Science (aas) at Ivy Tech Community College

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Surgical Technology Program

    Indiana University Health Ahc

    Indianapolis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Indiana University Health Ahc, IndianapolisSurgical technology certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,200
    Program website, Surgical Technology Program at Indiana University Health Ahc
    More details about Surgical Technology Program at Indiana University Health Ahc
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,337
    Length
    44 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $796
    Students counted
    73
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,200
    Program website, Surgical Technology Program at Indiana University Health Ahc

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Surgical Technology 6550

    Vincennes University

    Vincennes

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Vincennes University, VincennesSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,900
    Price if you pay yourself$10,961
    Program website, Surgical Technology 6550 at Vincennes University
    More details about Surgical Technology 6550 at Vincennes University
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,480
    Length
    104 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,068
    Students counted
    49
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,961
    Program website, Surgical Technology 6550 at Vincennes University

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Associate Applied Of Science Surgical Technology

    University Of Saint Francis

    Fort Wayne

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University Of Saint Francis, Fort WayneSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$10,200
    Price if you pay yourself$33,390
    Program website, Associate Applied Of Science Surgical Technology at University Of Saint Francis
    More details about Associate Applied Of Science Surgical Technology at University Of Saint Francis
    Finished
    19%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,552
    Length
    104 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,150
    Students counted
    40
    Earned a year, estimated
    $10,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $33,390
    Program website, Associate Applied Of Science Surgical Technology at University Of Saint Francis

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Associate Of Applied Science In Surgical Technology

    Trine University

    Angola

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Trine University, AngolaSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$46,700
    Price if you pay yourself$28,000
    Program website, Associate Of Applied Science In Surgical Technology at Trine University
    More details about Associate Of Applied Science In Surgical Technology at Trine University
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,680
    Length
    68 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,650
    Students counted
    31
    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $28,000
    Program website, Associate Of Applied Science In Surgical Technology at Trine University

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Associate Applied Of Science Surgical Technology

    University Of Saint Francis

    Crown Point

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University Of Saint Francis, Crown PointSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$33,390

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Associate Applied Of Science Surgical Technology at University Of Saint Francis
    More details about Associate Applied Of Science Surgical Technology at University Of Saint Francis
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,150
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $33,390
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Associate Applied Of Science Surgical Technology at University Of Saint Francis

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    St-3000 Surgical Technologist

    Medcerts

    Based in Livonia, MI

    No diploma needed

    Medcerts, based in Livonia, MISurgical technology certificate or diplomaOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$40,200
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, St-3000 Surgical Technologist at Medcerts
    More details about St-3000 Surgical Technologist at Medcerts
    Finished
    87%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,038
    Length
    18 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    23
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, St-3000 Surgical Technologist at Medcerts

  • Surgical tech program (level not stated)OnlineNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technologist

    Anderson University

    Based in Anderson, IN

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Anderson University, based in Anderson, INSurgical tech program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,801
    Program website, Surgical Technologist at Anderson University
    More details about Surgical Technologist at Anderson University
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,801
    Program website, Surgical Technologist at Anderson University

  • Surgical tech program (level not stated)OnlineNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technology

    Qs Academy Inc.

    Based in Austin, TX

    No diploma needed

    Qs Academy Inc., based in Austin, TXSurgical tech program (level not stated)Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,250
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Qs Academy Inc.
    More details about Surgical Technology at Qs Academy Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,250
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Qs Academy Inc.

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technologist

    Indiana Wesleyan University

    Based in Fort Wayne, IN

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Indiana Wesleyan University, based in Fort Wayne, INSurgical technology certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Surgical Technologist at Indiana Wesleyan University
    More details about Surgical Technologist at Indiana Wesleyan University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, Surgical Technologist at Indiana Wesleyan University

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technologist

    Indiana Wesleyan University

    Based in Marion, IN

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Indiana Wesleyan University, based in Marion, INSurgical technology certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Surgical Technologist at Indiana Wesleyan University
    More details about Surgical Technologist at Indiana Wesleyan University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, Surgical Technologist at Indiana Wesleyan University

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technologist

    Indiana Wesleyan University

    Based in Indianapolis, IN

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Indiana Wesleyan University, based in Indianapolis, INSurgical technology certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Surgical Technologist at Indiana Wesleyan University
    More details about Surgical Technologist at Indiana Wesleyan University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, Surgical Technologist at Indiana Wesleyan University

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technologist

    Indiana Wesleyan University

    Based in Kokomo, IN

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Indiana Wesleyan University, based in Kokomo, INSurgical technology certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Surgical Technologist at Indiana Wesleyan University
    More details about Surgical Technologist at Indiana Wesleyan University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, Surgical Technologist at Indiana Wesleyan University

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technologist

    Indiana Wesleyan University

    Based in Merrillville, IN

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Indiana Wesleyan University, based in Merrillville, INSurgical technology certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Surgical Technologist at Indiana Wesleyan University
    More details about Surgical Technologist at Indiana Wesleyan University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, Surgical Technologist at Indiana Wesleyan University

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technologist

    Indiana Wesleyan University

    Based in Greenwood, IN

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Indiana Wesleyan University, based in Greenwood, INSurgical technology certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Surgical Technologist at Indiana Wesleyan University
    More details about Surgical Technologist at Indiana Wesleyan University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, Surgical Technologist at Indiana Wesleyan University

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technologist

    Stellar Career College

    Crown Point

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Stellar Career College, Crown PointSurgical technology certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$24,000
    Program website, Surgical Technologist at Stellar Career College
    More details about Surgical Technologist at Stellar Career College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    56 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,050
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $24,000
    Program website, Surgical Technologist at Stellar Career College

  • Surgical assistant certificateHybridNo diploma needed

    Surgical Assistant

    Stellar Career College

    Crown Point

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Stellar Career College, Crown PointSurgical assistant certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$24,500
    Program website, Surgical Assistant at Stellar Career College
    More details about Surgical Assistant at Stellar Career College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $550
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $24,500
    Program website, Surgical Assistant at Stellar Career College

How to pay for surgical tech programs in Indiana

WIOA funding can pay for surgical tech programs in Indiana

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for surgical tech programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for surgical tech programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Surgical tech programs in Indiana

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
1st of 23
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
10 of 17
surgical tech programs here, against the typical state's 6
17 vs 6

State comparisons use the same figures as the surgical tech programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Surgical tech programs in Chicago, Indianapolis, Vincennes and other Indiana cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 9 programs are online.

Other training in Indiana

How surgical tech programs compare with the rest of allied health: Allied health programs in Indiana

Where the Indiana surgical technology program numbers come from

Which Indiana surgical technology programs are on this list?

These are the surgical technology programs Indiana approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Indiana offers.

How the prices and results of Indiana surgical technology programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about surgical tech programs in Indiana

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Surgical Technologists
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List