This is provided as an estimate of some expenses that will be incurred by students upon entering and during the program. They are subject to change. Students are responsible for choosing the provider of their medical care and expenses vary accordingly. Students are responsible for their own transportation to facilities utilized for clinical experiences. VWCC does not offer student housing. The college does not guarantee job placement upon completion of the program.
Tuition is estimated in the table below based off the following criteria. For the most current information please visit the tuition rates and fees site.
(Tuition rates below are as of Fall 2025 and are subject to change.)
Estimated In-State Tuition: $184.89 per credit hour
Estimated Out-Of-State Tuition: $401.99 per credit hour
| Item | Pre-Requisites | First Year | Second Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) 68 credits | $1,294.23 | $6,471.15 | $4,807.14 | $12,572.52 |
| Textbooks (SUR courses only) | 500.00 | 300.00 | 800.00 | |
| Uniforms/Shoes | 200.00 | 200.00 | ||
| Hepatitis B series; Tuberculin Skin Text (or chest x-ray); CPR | 200.00 | 200.00 | ||
| Background Check/Urine-Drug Screening | 150.00 | 150.00 | ||
| AST Certification study guide, AST student membership, CST national certification exam and PIN (AKA AST Gold Package) | 250.00 | 250.00 | ||
| Trajecsys Clinical Tracking | 100.00 | 100.00 | ||
| Practice Exam | 50.00 | 50.00 | ||
| Supplies | 200.00 | 200.00 | ||
| TOTAL | $1,294.23 | $7,721.15 | $5,507.14 | $14,522.52 |
NOTE: Actual tuition is on a semester by semester basis according to credit hours enrolled in. The estimated tuition is based on a total of 65 credits in the curriculum (including 7 prerequisite credits). It does not include any additional costs associated with completing developmental prerequisites (e.g. MDE 10 or NAS 2). The Virginia Western Surgical Technology Program is a restricted admission program.
Program Cost & Length
Est. Tuition*: $
Program Length: 2 Years
Credits: 68
*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid.
Health Professions Advising
healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu
Fralin Center HP339
New Students: Chapman Hall
540-857-7341 or 540-857-6644
Fax: 540-857-6640
Program Head
Morgan Boyd, B.A.S., C.S.T.
Program Director, Surgical Technology
Have Questions? Contact Us
enroll@virginiawestern.edu
Chapman Hall
855-874-6690
School of Health Professions
DID YOU KNOW?
This program is eligible for G3 funding assistance! Click here for more information and to contact an advisor.