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Surgical Tech Programs in Kansas City, MO

Surgical tech programs in Kansas City offer a public college route at MCC-Penn Valley and a private college route at Concorde. Both combine campus learning with clinical training and prepare graduates to seek national surgical technologist certification.

Compare programs How to pay for training
Public college routeMCC: 12 months of core training, 3 semesters
Private college routeConcorde: 17 months; 68 semester credits
National credentialCST exam through NBSTSA; CAAHEP or ABHES program graduation required
Missouri licenseNo separate state surgical technologist license, per NCMC's disclosure

Local surgical technology degrees

Both listed entry-level programs have Missouri campuses, with clinical work beyond the classroom. The check line under each school identifies its program accreditor and links to the accreditor's directory.

2 local programs listed

SchoolProgramCredentialLengthScheduleCost
Metropolitan Community CollegeKansas City, MOCAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program
Penn Valley Health Science Institute; June start and February 15 application deadline. CAAHEP directory lists the associate degree at 3444 Broadway (program 1096); checked October 27, 2026.
School page 		Surgical TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science12 months; 3 semesters of program training, with prerequisite coursework before entryMonday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; clinical hours may differ; June startFall 2026 program page: $126 per credit in-district; $246 out-of-district/metro; $332 out-of-state/international; program fees and other expenses extra
Concorde Career CollegeKansas City, MOABHES programmatic accreditation, ST-412
Next published start November 30, 2026. ABHES directory identifies Concorde Kansas City as ST-412, programmatic accreditation. Campus statement says the program 'is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).' Checked October 27, 2026.
School page 		Surgical Technology (AAS)Associate of Applied Science17 months; 70 instructional weeks; 68 semester creditsHybrid (catalog calls it blended); calendar lists Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; class and clinical hours may varyCatalog effective January 20, 2026: $44,132 tuition; $47,862 listed total including estimated textbooks/digital content and technology fee; $100 application fee extra

Kansas City campuses first, then nearby cities. Details come from each school's website; costs and start dates change, so confirm with the school.

Surgical technologist schools near Kansas City: campus details

Metropolitan Community College Kansas City, MO

MCC's surgical technology degree teaches operating room preparation, equipment handling and sterile practice through classroom, laboratory and clinical instruction.

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program
Program
Surgical Technology
Credential
Associate of Applied Science
Length
12 months; 3 semesters of program training, with prerequisite coursework before entry
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; clinical hours may differ; June start
Published cost
Fall 2026 program page: $126 per credit in-district; $246 out-of-district/metro; $332 out-of-state/international; program fees and other expenses extra
Address
3444 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone
(816) 604-4664
Program page

Concorde Career College Kansas City, MO

Concorde combines campus operating room simulations with clinical rotations and includes an eligible graduate's first professional certification exam attempt in tuition.

ABHES programmatic accreditation, ST-412
Program
Surgical Technology (AAS)
Credential
Associate of Applied Science
Length
17 months; 70 instructional weeks; 68 semester credits
Schedule
Hybrid (catalog calls it blended); calendar lists Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; class and clinical hours may vary
Published cost
Catalog effective January 20, 2026: $44,132 tuition; $47,862 listed total including estimated textbooks/digital content and technology fee; $100 application fee extra
Address
930 Carondelet Drive, Kansas City, MO 64114
Phone
(816) 787-1029
Program page

Prepare for school, clinicals and the CST

  1. 1

    Confirm the program accreditor

    Check the exact surgical technology program before applying. NBSTSA requires graduation from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited surgical technology program for its graduate eligibility route to the CST exam.

  2. 2

    Complete the entry coursework

    MCC requires prerequisite courses and a separate program application, due February 15 for its summer start. Review the school's current admission packet before selecting classes.

  3. 3

    Arrange time for clinicals

    MCC's program booklet lists weekday classes and says clinical schedules may differ. Compare clinical travel and attendance requirements with your work and family commitments.

  4. 4

    Complete the certification process

    After establishing eligibility, apply, pay the fee and schedule the NBSTSA CST examination. Passing the exam earns the national credential; completing a degree alone does not award CST certification.

  5. 5

    Check your employer's requirements

    Public college disclosures state that Missouri does not require a separate surgical technologist license and that Kansas does not require state licensure or certification. Ask the hiring facility which credentials it requires for the position.

Surgical technologist jobs and pay in Kansas City

For May 2025, BLS estimated 980 surgical technologist jobs in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. The median wage was $29.93 per hour, with an annual median of $62,250. You can find occupation 29-2055 in the latest BLS OEWS Kansas City estimates.

These figures cover the metro across both states. They measure employment and wages, rather than open positions or expected starting pay. When reviewing a job, compare its certification requirements, shift, on-call duties and posted wage. Ask the employer how it evaluates a recent graduate's clinical experience.

Surgical technology tuition and funding

MCC's program page lists fall 2026 tuition of $126 per credit for in-district students, $246 at the out-of-district/metro rate and $332 for out-of-state students. Its posted total estimates use older rates, so request a current itemized quote. Concorde's cost table, effective January 20, 2026, lists $44,132 tuition and a $47,862 total, with a separate $100 application fee.

Start with the FAFSA to explore Pell Grants and other federal aid if eligible. Veterans and eligible dependents can check GI Bill college benefits for their selected degree. Before paying, ask an American Job Center about WIOA training assistance through Workforce Partnership in Kansas or training funds through Full Employment Council in Missouri. Ask your employer about tuition reimbursement, including any work commitment or repayment clause.

Read the full guide to paying for training

What to ask a surgical technology program

  • Does this exact program qualify graduates for the NBSTSA CST exam?
  • Which prerequisites come before the advertised program length?
  • What is the next cohort start and application deadline?
  • Which classes are online, and which require campus attendance?
  • Where will clinical rotations take place, and can shifts change?
  • Does the written quote include screening, supplies and the first CST attempt?

How to check a school

Common questions

How long does a Kansas City surgical technology program take?

MCC's 2026-2027 booklet describes a twelve-month, three-semester program, with prerequisite courses before entry. Concorde's catalog lists seventeen months and 68 semester credits. Your full calendar depends on completed prerequisites, transferred credits and the next available cohort. Have an adviser review your prior coursework before comparing finish dates.

Is CST certification the same as a Missouri or Kansas license?

CST is a national credential issued through NBSTSA. North Central Missouri College's disclosure says Missouri does not issue or require a state license for this profession. A-B Tech's state disclosure says Kansas does not require licensure or certification. An employer can still set credential requirements, so check the specific job before choosing an exam route.

Which school accreditation matters for the CST exam?

NBSTSA's eligibility page specifies graduation from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited surgical technology program. Check program accreditation for the campus and degree you will attend. General college accreditation alone does not answer that requirement. NBSTSA makes the final eligibility decision, so contact it if a school cannot clearly document the qualifying program.

Can I take surgical technology completely online?

The local entry-level options listed here include campus and clinical training. Concorde's catalog describes hybrid delivery. Its separate online completion option is intended for surgical technologists who already hold a qualifying diploma and CST credential. Ask admissions to identify the entry-level degree if you have no surgical technology training.

Is the certification exam included in tuition?

Concorde's Kansas City program page says tuition includes an eligible graduate's first attempt at professional certification and exam preparation. MCC's program booklet lists AST membership and the CST examination among program expenses. Get a written breakdown so you can distinguish tuition, required fees and any possible retest costs.

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