Surgical Technologist Programs in Tennessee: 17 Colleges and Schools
17 Tennessee schools reported surgical technologist completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 721 students: 10 public, 1 private nonprofit, 6 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Tennessee · CIP 51.0909
17 schools in Tennessee graduated 721 Surgical Techs in 2024, out of 501 schools nationally. By type: 10 public, 1 private nonprofit, 6 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (12), certificate (8).
The largest program is Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in Nashville with 520 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 17 Tennessee schools
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Largest programs in Tennessee
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting | Nashville | 520 |
| 2 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville | Knoxville | 32 |
| 3 | South College | Knoxville | 31 |
| 4 | Nashville State Community College | Nashville | 20 |
| 5 | Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga | Chattanooga | 17 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Tennessee by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville · 3 schools | ||||
| Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting | Private for-profit | associate, certificate | 520 | Website ↗ |
| Nashville State Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Fortis Institute-Nashville | Private for-profit | associate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Chattanooga · 2 schools | ||||
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga | Private for-profit | associate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Chattanooga State Community College | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Knoxville · 2 schools | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville | Public | certificate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| South College | Private for-profit | certificate, associate | 31 | Website ↗ |
| Memphis · 2 schools | ||||
| Concorde Career College-Memphis | Private for-profit | associate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Baptist Health Sciences University | Private nonprofit | associate | 9 | Website ↗ |
| Blountville · 1 school | ||||
| Northeast State Community College | Public | associate | 9 | Website ↗ |
| Cookeville · 1 school | ||||
| Fortis Institute-Cookeville | Private for-profit | associate | 2 | Website ↗ |
| Crossville · 1 school | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland | Public | certificate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Harriman · 1 school | ||||
| Roane State Community College | Public | associate | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Hohenwald · 1 school | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald | Public | certificate | 3 | Website ↗ |
| Jackson · 1 school | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson | Public | certificate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Morristown · 1 school | ||||
| Walters State Community College | Public | associate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Murfreesboro · 1 school | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro | Public | certificate | 13 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 17 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 17 | 721 | this page |
| North Carolina | 22 | 175 | Programs in North Carolina → |
| Georgia | 19 | 265 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Missouri | 13 | 117 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Kentucky | 12 | 219 | Programs in Kentucky → |
| Virginia | 10 | 101 | Programs in Virginia → |
| Arkansas | 10 | 111 | Programs in Arkansas → |
| Mississippi | 9 | 191 | Programs in Mississippi → |
| Alabama | 6 | 97 | Programs in Alabama → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Surgical Tech programs in Tennessee
- How many Surgical Tech programs are in Tennessee?
- 17 colleges and schools reported surgical technologist completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 721 students.
- Which Tennessee program is the largest?
- Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in Nashville, with 520 graduates in 2024, followed by Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville in Knoxville (32).
- Are Tennessee programs mostly public?
- Yes: 10 public, 1 private nonprofit, 6 private for-profit of the 17 schools.
- What does a Surgical Tech earn in Tennessee?
- Typical Surgical Tech pay in Tennessee is $60,530 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $64,650 nationally.