Surgical Tech Programs in Tennessee

Tennessee has 17 schools with surgical technologist programs in this directory: 10 public and 7 private. Together they graduated 721 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $50,939 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville and South College.

17
Schools with this program
721
Graduates last year
$50,939
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Surgical Tech Programs by city in Tennessee

All 17 surgical tech programs in Tennessee

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South College

Knoxville, TN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$19,360
Graduates last year
31
Median earnings, 1 yr
$59,128
Type
Private for-profit

Nashville State Community College

Nashville, TN

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,876
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$50,036
Type
Public

Fortis Institute-Nashville

Nashville, TN

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,116
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$54,924
Type
Private for-profit

Walters State Community College

Morristown, TN

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,896
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$46,325
Type
Public

Roane State Community College

Harriman, TN

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,160
Graduates last year
4
Median earnings, 1 yr
$49,517
Type
Public

Fortis Institute-Cookeville

Cookeville, TN

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$15,542
Graduates last year
2
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much do surgical technologist graduates earn?

Across 13 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $50,939 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public surgical technologist programs in Tennessee?

Yes. 10 public schools offer it, including Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville, Nashville State Community College, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson and Walters State Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.