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Surgical tech programs in Tennessee

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

15 schools offer these surgical technology programs, and Tennessee 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 Tennessee, 1 of the 15 programs takes students without a high school diploma and 14 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 15 programs here are surgical technology (associate degree, 7 programs), surgical tech program (level not stated, 4 programs) and surgical technology certificate or diploma (4 programs).

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How much do surgical tech programs cost in Tennessee?

$4,244 to $11,253 is what most surgical tech programs in Tennessee cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 15 programs with a price. All of them: $4,023 to $43,660

In the typical program

Finished the program
68%
Working 6 months later
91%
Earned a year, estimated
about $38,100
Length
44 to 72 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 Tennessee may also offer surgical tech programs. How these figures are made

Are there free surgical tech programs in Tennessee?

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

All 15 surgical tech programs in Tennessee approved for WIOA funding

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15 programs

  • Surgical tech program (level not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Surgical Technology

    Northeast State Community College

    Blountville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast State Community College, BlountvilleSurgical tech program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,400
    Price if you pay yourself$8,470
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Northeast State Community College
    More details about Surgical Technology at Northeast State Community College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,612
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,630
    Students counted
    208
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,470
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Northeast State Community College

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Surgical Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville

    Knoxville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville, KnoxvilleSurgical technology certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,134

    17 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Surgical Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
    More details about Surgical Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,446
    Length
    30 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,447
    Students counted
    199
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,134
    students trained with WIOA funding
    17
    School website, Surgical Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville

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

    Surgical Technology AAS

    Concorde Career College

    Memphis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Concorde Career College, MemphisSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,800
    Price if you pay yourself$43,660
    Program website, Surgical Technology AAS at Concorde Career College
    More details about Surgical Technology AAS at Concorde Career College
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,705
    Length
    70 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,941
    Students counted
    168
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $43,660
    Program website, Surgical Technology AAS at Concorde Career College

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

    Surgical Technology

    Nashville State Community College

    Nashville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Nashville State Community College, NashvilleSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,300
    Price if you pay yourself$9,490

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Surgical Technology at Nashville State Community College
    More details about Surgical Technology at Nashville State Community College
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,074
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $2,010
    Students counted
    127
    Earned a year, estimated
    $48,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,490
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Nashville State Community College

  • Surgical tech program (level not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Surgical Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Murfreesboro

    Murfreesboro

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Murfreesboro, MurfreesboroSurgical tech program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,600
    Price if you pay yourself$4,389
    More details about Surgical Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Murfreesboro
    Finished
    79%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,142
    Length
    44 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $511
    Students counted
    96
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,389

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technology

    WSCC Morristown Campus

    Morristown

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    WSCC Morristown Campus, MorristownSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$42,100
    Price if you pay yourself$9,242
    School website, Surgical Technology at WSCC Morristown Campus
    More details about Surgical Technology at WSCC Morristown Campus
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,515
    Length
    116 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $17,500
    Students counted
    87
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,242
    School website, Surgical Technology at WSCC Morristown Campus

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Surgical Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga

    Chattanooga

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga, ChattanoogaSurgical technology certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,149
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga
    More details about Surgical Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga
    Finished
    12%
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,323
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $815
    Students counted
    86
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,149
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Surgical Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson

    Jackson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson, JacksonSurgical technology certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,023
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson
    More details about Surgical Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,448
    Length
    43 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,280
    Students counted
    82
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,023
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Surgical Technology

    TCAT Upper Cumberland

    Crossville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    TCAT Upper Cumberland, CrossvilleSurgical technology certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,340

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Surgical Technology at TCAT Upper Cumberland
    More details about Surgical Technology at TCAT Upper Cumberland
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,456
    Length
    44 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,792
    Students counted
    67
    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,340
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, Surgical Technology at TCAT Upper Cumberland

  • Surgical tech program (level not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Surgical Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hohenwald

    Hohenwald

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hohenwald, HohenwaldSurgical tech program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,100
    Price if you pay yourself$4,024
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hohenwald
    More details about Surgical Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hohenwald
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    97%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,037
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $939
    Students counted
    55
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,024
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hohenwald

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

    Surgical Technology

    Miller-Motte College Chattanooga

    Chattanooga

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Miller-Motte College Chattanooga, ChattanoogaSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$28,060
    School website, Surgical Technology at Miller-Motte College Chattanooga
    More details about Surgical Technology at Miller-Motte College Chattanooga
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    72 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,480
    Students counted
    55
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $28,060
    School website, Surgical Technology at Miller-Motte College Chattanooga

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

    Surgical Technology

    Fortis Institute

    Cookeville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fortis Institute, CookevilleSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$53,500
    Price if you pay yourself$39,465
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Fortis Institute
    More details about Surgical Technology at Fortis Institute
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,378
    Length
    84 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,132
    Students counted
    36

    Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.

    Earned a year, estimated
    $53,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $39,465
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Fortis Institute

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

    Surgical Technology

    Roane State Community College

    Harriman

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Roane State Community College, HarrimanSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,200
    Price if you pay yourself$11,594
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Roane State Community College
    More details about Surgical Technology at Roane State Community College
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,791
    Length
    90 weeks, 39 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,447
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,594
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Roane State Community College

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

    Surgical Technology Program- Associate of Applied Science

    Dyersburg State Community College

    Dyersburg

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dyersburg State Community College, DyersburgSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,912
    School website, Surgical Technology Program- Associate of Applied Science at Dyersburg State Community College
    More details about Surgical Technology Program- Associate of Applied Science at Dyersburg State Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,514
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,912
    School website, Surgical Technology Program- Associate of Applied Science at Dyersburg State Community College

  • Surgical tech program (level not stated)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Surgical Technology/Technologist

    University Of Memphis

    Memphis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University Of Memphis, MemphisSurgical tech program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,350
    Program website, Surgical Technology/Technologist at University Of Memphis
    More details about Surgical Technology/Technologist at University Of Memphis
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    58 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $750
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,350
    Program website, Surgical Technology/Technologist at University Of Memphis

How to pay for surgical tech programs in Tennessee

WIOA funding can pay for surgical tech programs in Tennessee

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 Tennessee

programs with a price cost under $5,000
6 of 15
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
11th of 23
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
8 of 17
surgical tech programs here, against the typical state's 6
15 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 Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville and other Tennessee cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 4 more programs are in 4 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Tennessee

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

Where the Tennessee surgical technology program numbers come from

Which Tennessee surgical technology programs are on this list?

These are the surgical technology programs Tennessee 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 Tennessee offers.

How the prices and results of Tennessee 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 Tennessee

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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