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Surgical tech program at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN · Private for-profit 2-year · School website
School takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The program in figures
- Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year)
- $7,602
- Books and suppliesIPEDS 2024-25
- $1,313
- Listed cost
- $8,915
- LengthIPEDS
- 32 credit hours, 18 months
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 520
- Graduates' median earnings, 1 year afterCollege Scorecard, 335 graduates
- $69,188
- Median earnings, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard
- $79,119
- Median federal debtCollege Scorecard, about $73 a month over 10 years
- $6,840
- National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools
- $57,584
- Typical pay for surgical technologistsBLS OEWS May 2025, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- $63,120
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About this program
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting awarded 520 surgical tech credentials in 2023-24 (IPEDS), the only career program we list for it. Its listed tuition of $7,602 compares with a Tennessee median wage of $60,530 for surgical technologists (BLS, May 2025).
| Award | CIP | Completions | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year) | 51.0909 Surgical Technology/Technologist | 494 | 32 credit hours, 18 months | $7,602 |
| Associate degree | 51.0909 Surgical Technology/Technologist | 26 | 32 credit hours, 18 months | $7,602 |
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