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Surgical tech programs in Missouri

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

17 schools offer these surgical technology programs, and Missouri 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 Missouri, 11 of the 19 programs take students without a high school diploma, 6 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 19 programs here are surgical technology (associate degree, 15 programs) and surgical technology certificate or diploma (4 programs).

See the 19 programs

How much do surgical tech programs cost in Missouri?

Two-year degrees (15 programs)
$8,393 to $21,938most of them, usually 63 to 74 weeks long
Other surgical technology programs (4 programs)
$2,242 to $13,675all 4 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
Not reported
None of the 19 programs report it
Working 6 months later
Not reported
None of the 19 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
None of the 19 programs report it
Length
32 to 70 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 Missouri may also offer surgical tech programs. How these figures are made

Are there free surgical tech programs in Missouri?

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

All 19 surgical tech programs in Missouri approved for WIOA funding

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19 programs

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technology

    Metropolitan Community College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CitySurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,470
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Surgical Technology at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    66 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,610
    Students counted
    58
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,470
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Metropolitan Community College

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Surgical Technology: AAS

    St. Louis Community College, District

    Bridgeton

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    St. Louis Community College, District, BridgetonSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,686
    Program website, Surgical Technology: AAS at St. Louis Community College, District
    More details about Surgical Technology: AAS at St. Louis Community College, District
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    102 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,165
    Students counted
    46
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,686
    Program website, Surgical Technology: AAS at St. Louis Community College, District

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technology AAS

    Ozarks Technical Community College

    Springfield

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Ozarks Technical Community College, SpringfieldSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,628
    Program website, Surgical Technology AAS at Ozarks Technical Community College
    More details about Surgical Technology AAS at Ozarks Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    32
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,628
    Program website, Surgical Technology AAS at Ozarks Technical Community College

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Surgical Technology

    MACC-Moberly Area Community College

    Columbia

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    MACC-Moberly Area Community College, ColumbiaSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,414
    Program website, Surgical Technology at MACC-Moberly Area Community College
    More details about Surgical Technology at MACC-Moberly Area Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    56 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $8,539
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,414
    Program website, Surgical Technology at MACC-Moberly Area Community College

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technologist With Clinical Externship

    Drury University, Springfield

    Springfield

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Drury University, Springfield, SpringfieldSurgical technology certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,242
    Program website, Surgical Technologist With Clinical Externship at Drury University, Springfield
    More details about Surgical Technologist With Clinical Externship at Drury University, Springfield
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,007
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,242
    Program website, Surgical Technologist With Clinical Externship at Drury University, Springfield

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    ST-3000: Surgical Technologist

    Medcerts, Llc

    Based in Livonia, MI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Medcerts, Llc, based in Livonia, MISurgical technology certificate or diplomaOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, ST-3000: Surgical Technologist at Medcerts, Llc
    More details about ST-3000: Surgical Technologist at Medcerts, Llc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 16 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, ST-3000: Surgical Technologist at Medcerts, Llc

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    ST-9000: Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician

    Medcerts, Llc

    Based in Livonia, MI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Medcerts, Llc, based in Livonia, MISurgical technology certificate or diplomaOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    Program website, ST-9000: Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician at Medcerts, Llc
    More details about ST-9000: Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician at Medcerts, Llc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    Program website, ST-9000: Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician at Medcerts, Llc

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technology

    Moberly Area Community College At Macc - Columbia Area Caree

    Columbia

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Moberly Area Community College At Macc - Columbia Area Caree, ColumbiaSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,290
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Moberly Area Community College At Macc - Columbia Area Caree
    More details about Surgical Technology at Moberly Area Community College At Macc - Columbia Area Caree
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $8,520
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,290
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Moberly Area Community College At Macc - Columbia Area Caree

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technology

    Crowder College

    Joplin

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Crowder College, JoplinSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,316
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Crowder College
    More details about Surgical Technology at Crowder College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $11,136
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,316
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Crowder College

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

    Surgical Technology Aas

    John Wood Community College

    Quincy, IL

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    John Wood Community College, Quincy, ILSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Missouri; Missouri approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,250
    Program website, Surgical Technology Aas at John Wood Community College
    More details about Surgical Technology Aas at John Wood Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,250
    Program website, Surgical Technology Aas at John Wood Community College

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technology/technologist

    Southern Missouri Technical Institute

    West Plains

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Southern Missouri Technical Institute, West PlainsSurgical technology certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,675
    Program website, Surgical Technology/technologist at Southern Missouri Technical Institute
    More details about Surgical Technology/technologist at Southern Missouri Technical Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,280
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,675
    Program website, Surgical Technology/technologist at Southern Missouri Technical Institute

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    AAS-Surgical Technology

    Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff

    Poplar Bluff

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff, Poplar BluffSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,993
    Program website, AAS-Surgical Technology at Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff
    More details about AAS-Surgical Technology at Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    61 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,525
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,993
    Program website, AAS-Surgical Technology at Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technology

    East Central College @ Rolla Technical Institute/center

    Rolla

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    East Central College @ Rolla Technical Institute/center, RollaSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,316
    Program website, Surgical Technology at East Central College @ Rolla Technical Institute/center
    More details about Surgical Technology at East Central College @ Rolla Technical Institute/center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,863
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,316
    Program website, Surgical Technology at East Central College @ Rolla Technical Institute/center

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technology

    North Central Missouri College-Savannah

    Savannah

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    North Central Missouri College-Savannah, SavannahSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,550
    Program website, Surgical Technology at North Central Missouri College-Savannah
    More details about Surgical Technology at North Central Missouri College-Savannah
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $10,554
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,550
    Program website, Surgical Technology at North Central Missouri College-Savannah

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    AAS Surgical Technology

    State Fair Community College, Sedalia

    Clinton

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    State Fair Community College, Sedalia, ClintonSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,938
    Program website, AAS Surgical Technology at State Fair Community College, Sedalia
    More details about AAS Surgical Technology at State Fair Community College, Sedalia
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $21,938
    Program website, AAS Surgical Technology at State Fair Community College, Sedalia

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    AAS Surgical Technology

    State Fair Community College, Sedalia

    Sedalia

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    State Fair Community College, Sedalia, SedaliaSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,938
    Program website, AAS Surgical Technology at State Fair Community College, Sedalia
    More details about AAS Surgical Technology at State Fair Community College, Sedalia
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    72 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $21,938
    Program website, AAS Surgical Technology at State Fair Community College, Sedalia

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

    Surgical Technology (AAS Degree)

    North Central Missouri College

    Trenton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Central Missouri College, TrentonSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$27,995
    Program website, Surgical Technology (AAS Degree) at North Central Missouri College
    More details about Surgical Technology (AAS Degree) at North Central Missouri College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $8,645
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $27,995
    Program website, Surgical Technology (AAS Degree) at North Central Missouri College

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate Of Arts In Surgical Technology

    Se Mo Hospital College Of Nursing & Health Sciences

    Cape Girardeau

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Se Mo Hospital College Of Nursing & Health Sciences, Cape GirardeauSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$30,404
    Program website, Associate Of Arts In Surgical Technology at Se Mo Hospital College Of Nursing & Health Sciences
    More details about Associate Of Arts In Surgical Technology at Se Mo Hospital College Of Nursing & Health Sciences
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 45 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,266
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $30,404
    Program website, Associate Of Arts In Surgical Technology at Se Mo Hospital College Of Nursing & Health Sciences

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technology, Aas

    Concorde Career College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Concorde Career College, Kansas CitySurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$42,228
    School website, Surgical Technology, Aas at Concorde Career College
    More details about Surgical Technology, Aas at Concorde Career College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    70 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,868
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $42,228
    School website, Surgical Technology, Aas at Concorde Career College

How to pay for surgical tech programs in Missouri

WIOA funding can pay for surgical tech programs in Missouri

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 Missouri

programs with a price cost under $10,000
8 of 19
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
19th of 23
surgical tech programs here, against the typical state's 6
19 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 Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia and other Missouri cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 6 more programs are in 6 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns and 2 online.

Other training in Missouri

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

Where the Missouri surgical technology program numbers come from

Which Missouri surgical technology programs are on this list?

These are the surgical technology programs Missouri 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 Missouri offers.

How the prices and results of Missouri 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 Missouri

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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