Surgical tech schools in Tennessee

Looking for surgical technologist schools in Tennessee? There are 15, including 9 public colleges and 6 private career schools. Surgical technologists in Tennessee earn a median $60,530 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
15
Public colleges
9
Median pay in TN
$60,530
Cities with schools
6

15 surgical technologist schools

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  1. Concorde Career College - Memphis

    Memphis, TN · Private

    • Surgical technologist
    • Medical assistant
    • Phlebotomy
    • +9

  2. Fortis Institute - Cookeville

    Cookeville, TN · Private

    • Surgical technologist
    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +2

  3. Fortis Institute - Nashville

    Nashville, TN · Private

    • Surgical technologist
    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +2

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  5. Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting

    Nashville, TN · Private

    • Surgical technologist

  6. Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga

    Chattanooga, TN · Private

    • Surgical technologist
    • CDL & truck driving
    • Medical assistant
    • +5

  7. Nashville State Community College

    Nashville, TN · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +7

  8. Northeast State Community College

    Blountville, TN · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  9. Roane State Community College

    Harriman, TN · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Pharmacy technician
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +9

  10. South College

    Knoxville, TN · Private

    • Surgical technologist
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +11

  11. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald

    Hohenwald, TN · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +11

  12. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

    Jackson, TN · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +11

  13. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville

    Knoxville, TN · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  14. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

    Murfreesboro, TN · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +12

  15. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland

    Crossville, TN · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +11

  16. Walters State Community College

    Morristown, TN · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Pharmacy technician
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +8

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What surgical technologists earn in Tennessee

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

Surgical technologist salary in TennesseeHow to become a surgical technologist

Median pay
$60,530
$29.10 an hour
Typical range
$47,620–$75,920
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in TN
3,310
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 Tennessee?

We list 15 schools in Tennessee with surgical technologist programs: 9 public colleges and 6 private career schools. Campuses are in Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis, Cookeville, and Chattanooga.

Are there community college surgical technologist programs in Tennessee?

Yes. 9 public colleges in Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

Among the 14 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,270 to $29,039. 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 Tennessee?

The median pay for surgical technologists in Tennessee is $60,530 a year, and most earn between $47,620 and $75,920, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a surgical technologist school in Tennessee?

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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