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Surgical tech programs in Mississippi

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

9 schools offer these surgical technology programs, and Mississippi 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 Mississippi, all 11 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 11 programs here are surgical technology (associate degree, 9 programs) and surgical technology certificate or diploma (2 programs).

See the 11 programs

How much do surgical tech programs cost in Mississippi?

Two-year degrees (9 programs)
$6,550 to $9,500most of them, usually 60 to 69 weeks long
Other surgical technology programs (2 programs)
$4,290all 2 with a price

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
Left out
6 in 10 of Mississippi's programs report exactly 100%, far more than in other states
Working 6 months later
94%
Earned a year, estimated
about $35,000
Length
49 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 Mississippi may also offer surgical tech programs. How these figures are made

Are there free surgical tech programs in Mississippi?

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

All 11 surgical tech programs in Mississippi approved for WIOA funding

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11 programs

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

    Surgical Tech - Associate Degree

    Northwest Mississippi Community College

    Oxford

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northwest Mississippi Community College, OxfordSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,800
    Price if you pay yourself$9,500

    14 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Surgical Tech - Associate Degree at Northwest Mississippi Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,959
    Length
    74 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    129
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    14

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

    Surgical Tech - Associate Degree

    Hinds Community College - Nursing and Allied Health Center

    Jackson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hinds Community College - Nursing and Allied Health Center, JacksonSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,600
    Price if you pay yourself$9,062
    More details about Surgical Tech - Associate Degree at Hinds Community College - Nursing and Allied Health Center
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    94%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,897
    Length
    53 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,753
    Students counted
    75
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,062

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

    Surgical Tech - Associate Degree

    Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Harrison County Campus

    Gulfport

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Harrison County Campus, GulfportSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,500
    Price if you pay yourself$8,875

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Surgical Tech - Associate Degree at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Harrison County Campus
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    97%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,631
    Length
    69 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,100
    Students counted
    65
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,875
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4

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

    Surgical Tech - Associate Degree

    Itawamba Community College

    Tupelo

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Itawamba Community College, TupeloSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,000
    Price if you pay yourself$6,240
    More details about Surgical Tech - Associate Degree at Itawamba Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    98%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,746
    Length
    60 weeks, 34 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,150
    Students counted
    61
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,240

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

    Surgical Tech - Associate Degree

    East Mississippi Community College - Golden Triangle / Mayhew

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    East Mississippi Community College - Golden Triangle / Mayhew, ColumbusSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,700
    Price if you pay yourself$9,950
    More details about Surgical Tech - Associate Degree at East Mississippi Community College - Golden Triangle / Mayhew
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,185
    Length
    64 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    54
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,950

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

    Surgical Tech - Associate Degree

    Holmes Community College

    Ridgeland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Holmes Community College, RidgelandSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,900
    Price if you pay yourself$6,550
    More details about Surgical Tech - Associate Degree at Holmes Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    95%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,220
    Length
    66 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,777
    Students counted
    35
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,550

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

    Surgical Tech - Associate Degree

    Meridian Community College

    Meridian

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Meridian Community College, MeridianSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,400
    Price if you pay yourself$7,122

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Surgical Tech - Associate Degree at Meridian Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,599
    Length
    40 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,111
    Students counted
    33
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,122
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4

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

    Surgical Tech - Associate Degree

    Northwest Mississippi Community College

    Southaven

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northwest Mississippi Community College, SouthavenSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,500
    More details about Surgical Tech - Associate Degree at Northwest Mississippi Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    74 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    58
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,500

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Surgical Tech - 1 Year Certificate

    Holmes Community College

    Ridgeland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Holmes Community College, RidgelandSurgical technology certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,290
    More details about Surgical Tech - 1 Year Certificate at Holmes Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $700
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,290

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Surgical Tech - 1 Year Certificate

    Holmes Community College

    Grenada

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Holmes Community College, GrenadaSurgical technology certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,290
    More details about Surgical Tech - 1 Year Certificate at Holmes Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $700
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,290

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

    Surgical Tech - Associate Degree

    Holmes Community College

    Grenada

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Holmes Community College, GrenadaSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,550
    More details about Surgical Tech - Associate Degree at Holmes Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    66 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,377
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,550

How to pay for surgical tech programs in Mississippi

WIOA funding can pay for surgical tech programs in Mississippi

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 Mississippi

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
8th of 23
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
5 of 17
surgical tech programs here, against the typical state's 6
11 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 Jackson, Grenada, Oxford and other Mississippi cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas.

Other training in Mississippi

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

Where the Mississippi surgical technology program numbers come from

Which Mississippi surgical technology programs are on this list?

These are the surgical technology programs Mississippi 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 Mississippi offers.

How the prices and results of Mississippi 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.

How reliable are the Mississippi figures?

We leave out the share who finished for Mississippi: 6 in 10 of its programs report exactly 100%, far more than in other states.

Sources for the facts about surgical tech programs in Mississippi

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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