Retraining ReportJob training public funding can pay for

Find training

Surgical tech programs in Michigan

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

14 schools offer these surgical technology programs, and Michigan 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 Michigan, 2 of the 15 programs take students without a high school diploma, 8 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 5 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 15 programs here are surgical technology (associate degree, 8 programs), surgical technology certificate or diploma (6 programs) and surgical tech program (level not stated, 1 program).

See the 15 programs

How much do surgical tech programs cost in Michigan?

Two-year degrees (8 programs)
$13,754 to $21,342most of them, usually 63 to 78 weeks long
Other surgical technology programs (6 programs)
$4,000 to $5,514most of them, usually 18 to 23 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
57%
Working 6 months later
85%
Earned a year, estimated
about $39,900
Length
22 to 76 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 Michigan may also offer surgical tech programs. How these figures are made

Are there free surgical tech programs in Michigan?

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

All 15 surgical tech programs in Michigan approved for WIOA funding

Filters
What you need to enroll
Kind of program
School
How it's taught
How to show the list

15 programs

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Surgical Technician

    Abcott Institute

    Southfield

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Abcott Institute, SouthfieldSurgical technology certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$22,700
    Price if you pay yourself$32,900
    Program website, Surgical Technician at Abcott Institute
    More details about Surgical Technician at Abcott Institute
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    95%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,681
    Length
    46 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    86
    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $32,900
    Program website, Surgical Technician at Abcott Institute

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

    Surgical Technology

    Wayne County Community College District

    Detroit

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Wayne County Community College District, DetroitSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$50,900
    Price if you pay yourself$13,549
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Wayne County Community College District
    More details about Surgical Technology at Wayne County Community College District
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,719
    Length
    72 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,190
    Students counted
    77
    Earned a year, estimated
    $50,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,549
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Wayne County Community College District

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    ST-3000: Surgical Technologist

    MedCerts

    Based in Livonia, MI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    MedCerts, based in Livonia, MISurgical technology certificate or diplomaOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,000
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, ST-3000: Surgical Technologist at MedCerts
    More details about ST-3000: Surgical Technologist at MedCerts
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,489
    Length
    18 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    70
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, ST-3000: Surgical Technologist at MedCerts

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

    Surgical Technology

    Baker College

    Owosso

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Baker College, OwossoSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,200
    Price if you pay yourself$29,480
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Baker College
    More details about Surgical Technology at Baker College
    Finished
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    96%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,548
    Length
    76 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,500
    Students counted
    65
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $29,480
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Baker College

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

    Surgical Technology - Associate of Applied Science

    Kirtland Community College

    Grayling

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Kirtland Community College, GraylingSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$22,600
    Price if you pay yourself$18,629
    Program website, Surgical Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Kirtland Community College
    More details about Surgical Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Kirtland Community College
    Finished
    42%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,642
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,894
    Students counted
    61
    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $18,629
    Program website, Surgical Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Kirtland Community College

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses

    Surgical Technology/Technologist

    Macomb Community College

    Warren

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Macomb Community College, WarrenSurgical technology certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$41,900
    Price if you pay yourself$3,035
    Program website, Surgical Technology/Technologist at Macomb Community College
    More details about Surgical Technology/Technologist at Macomb Community College
    Finished
    59%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,465
    Length
    16 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $776
    Students counted
    49

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

    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,035
    Program website, Surgical Technology/Technologist at Macomb Community College

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses

    Surgical Technology

    Washtenaw Community College

    Ann Arbor

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Washtenaw Community College, Ann ArborSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$52,500
    Price if you pay yourself$13,941
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Washtenaw Community College
    More details about Surgical Technology at Washtenaw Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,134
    Length
    75 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,245
    Students counted
    30
    Earned a year, estimated
    $52,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,941
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Washtenaw Community College

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Surgical Technology

    Muskegon Community College

    Muskegon

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Muskegon Community College, MuskegonSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,822

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Surgical Technology at Muskegon Community College
    More details about Surgical Technology at Muskegon Community College
    Finished
    28%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,822
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Muskegon Community College

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)HybridPrerequisite courses

    Surgical Technology (1021)

    Lansing Community College

    Lansing

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Lansing Community College, LansingSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$39,900
    Price if you pay yourself$14,276
    Program website, Surgical Technology (1021) at Lansing Community College
    More details about Surgical Technology (1021) at Lansing Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,987
    Length
    64 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,702
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,276
    Program website, Surgical Technology (1021) at Lansing Community College

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Surgical Technology

    Oakland Community College

    Bloomfield Hills

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Oakland Community College, Bloomfield HillsSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$22,600
    Price if you pay yourself$10,828
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Oakland Community College
    More details about Surgical Technology at Oakland Community College
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,648
    Length
    105 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,307
    Students counted
    21
    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,828
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Oakland Community College

  • Surgical technology (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology

    Dorsey College

    Roseville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Dorsey College, RosevilleSurgical technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$42,300
    Program website, Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology at Dorsey College
    More details about Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology at Dorsey College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    84 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    27
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $42,300
    Program website, Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology at Dorsey College

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaOnlineEducation and courses

    Surgical Technologist

    Andrews University

    Based in Berrien Springs, MI

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Andrews University, based in Berrien Springs, MISurgical technology certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Surgical Technologist at Andrews University
    More details about Surgical Technologist at Andrews University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, Surgical Technologist at Andrews University

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Surgical Technologist

    Stepful Inc.

    Based in Detroit, MI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Stepful Inc., based in Detroit, MISurgical technology certificate or diplomaOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,058
    Program website, Surgical Technologist at Stepful Inc.
    More details about Surgical Technologist at Stepful Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,058
    Program website, Surgical Technologist at Stepful Inc.

  • Surgical technology certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    ST-9000: Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician

    MedCerts

    Based in Livonia, MI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    MedCerts, based in Livonia, MISurgical technology certificate or diplomaOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    Program website, ST-9000: Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician at MedCerts
    More details about ST-9000: Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician at MedCerts
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    Program website, ST-9000: Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician at MedCerts

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

    Surgical Technology

    Jackson College

    Jackson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Jackson College, JacksonSurgical tech program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$19,436
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Jackson College
    More details about Surgical Technology at Jackson College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    120 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,190
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $19,436
    Program website, Surgical Technology at Jackson College

How to pay for surgical tech programs in Michigan

WIOA funding can pay for surgical tech programs in Michigan

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 Michigan

programs with a price cost under $5,000
4 of 15
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
20th of 23
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
9 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 Detroit, Owosso, Ann Arbor and other Michigan cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 in smaller cities and towns and 4 online.

Other training in Michigan

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

Where the Michigan surgical technology program numbers come from

Which Michigan surgical technology programs are on this list?

These are the surgical technology programs Michigan 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 Michigan offers.

How the prices and results of Michigan 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 Michigan

Show the 9 sourcesHide the sources
  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