Surgical tech schools in Kentucky

Looking for surgical technologist schools in Kentucky? There are 12, including 11 public colleges and 1 private career school. Surgical technologists in Kentucky earn a median $60,490 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
12
Public colleges
11
Median pay in KY
$60,490

12 surgical technologist schools

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  1. Ashland Community & Technical College

    Ashland, KY · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  2. Bluegrass Community & Technical College

    Lexington, KY · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +21

  3. Hazard Community & Technical College

    Hazard, KY · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +19

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  5. Hopkinsville Community College

    Hopkinsville, KY · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  6. Jefferson Community & Technical College

    Louisville, KY · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

  7. Madisonville Community College

    Madisonville, KY · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  8. Owensboro Community & Technical College

    Owensboro, KY · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +20

  9. Somerset Community College

    Somerset, KY · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

  10. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

    Bowling Green, KY · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  11. Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Cumberland, KY · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  12. Sullivan University

    Louisville, KY · Private

    • Surgical technologist
    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +8

  13. West Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Paducah, KY · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

What surgical technologists earn in Kentucky

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Surgical technologist salary in KentuckyHow to become a surgical technologist

Median pay
$60,490
$29.08 an hour
Typical range
$41,440–$79,980
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in KY
1,440
Job growth, 2025–35
+5%
7,100 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many surgical technologist schools are in Kentucky?

We list 12 schools in Kentucky with surgical technologist programs: 11 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Louisville, Ashland, Lexington, Cumberland, and Paducah.

Are there community college surgical technologist programs in Kentucky?

Yes. 11 public colleges in Kentucky offer surgical technologist. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does surgical technologist school cost in Kentucky?

Among the 12 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,955 to $25,532. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do surgical technologists make in Kentucky?

The median pay for surgical technologists in Kentucky is $60,490 a year, and most earn between $41,440 and $79,980, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a surgical technologist school in Kentucky?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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