Florida’s trade school landscape is among the most extensive in the nation, with over 100 institutions spanning from specialized technical colleges to major university systems. The state’s diverse economy—tourism, aerospace, healthcare, agriculture, and international trade—creates exceptional demand for skilled workers across virtually every industry sector.
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List of Top Trade Schools in Florida
American Healthcare Institute
The mission of American Healthcare Institute is to provide world-class training at an affordable cost to local area individuals who wish to start a career in the medical profession. Student enhancement is also an additional area of focus and we will achieve that by providing additional tools necessary to achieve successful personal, professional, community outcomes.- 5205 Greenwood Ave Suite 280 West Palm Beach, FL 33407
- Healthcare and Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Florida has four BSN campuses, in Fort Lauderdale, Melbourne, Tampa and University Park (postal city Bradenton, called the Sarasota campus), all approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. In 2025 all three with reported results were below the state average: Fort Lauderdale 82.61%, Tampa 88.57% and Sarasota 87.50% (7 of 8 candidates). Tuition (2026–27) runs from $799 per credit at Melbourne to $926 at Fort Lauderdale.- 600 Corporate Dr, Suite 200 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
- 100 Rialto Pl, Suite 100 Melbourne, FL 32901
- 8043 Cooper Creek Blvd, Suite 107 Bradenton, FL 34201
- 1411 N Westshore Blvd, Suite 200 Tampa, FL 33607
- Healthcare and Nursing
ATA College
ATA College has two Florida campuses. Fort Myers, a Southern Technical College campus until ATA bought it in February 2024, teaches an ACEN-accredited nursing degree (95.45% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, 2025), surgical technician, medical and veterinary assisting and electrical technology. Spring Hill, which trades as ATA Career Education, teaches practical nursing, dental and medical assisting and limited X-ray with medical assisting, and runs ATA's online coding and healthcare-management programs.- 1685 Medical Lane Fort Myers, FL 33907
- 7351 Spring Hill Drive, Suite 11 Spring Hill, FL 34606
- Healthcare and Nursing, Medical Assisting, Dental, Medical Billing and Coding, Healthcare Administration, Veterinary Services, Electrical, Skilled Trades
Aveda Institutes
Florida has six Be Aveda schools: Brandon, Clearwater (Tampa Bay), Davie (South Florida), Fort Myers, Jacksonville and Winter Park (Orlando). All teach cosmetology of 1,200 or 1,500 hours and 600-hour skincare; massage is taught at four and 900-hour barbering at three, and Fort Myers alone teaches nails. Fort Myers' October 2025 catalog names ACCSC as its accreditor and says it is applying to NACCAS. Be Aveda added Sassoon cutting training to cosmetology in March 2026.- 1516 W Brandon Blvd Brandon, FL 33511
- 28272 US Hwy 19 N Clearwater, FL 33761
- 4186 South University Drive Davie, FL 33328
- 2040 Colonial Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33907
- 10601 San Jose Blvd, Suite 7 Jacksonville, FL 32257
- 495 N Semoran Blvd, Suite 6 Winter Park, FL 32792
- Cosmetology and Barbering, Massage Therapy
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
AIM's Florida campus, Orlando Metro, is in Casselberry and teaches the 21-month Aviation Maintenance Technician (A&P) certificate, the 27-month Aviation Maintenance Technical Engineer program with avionics, and a short A&P exam-prep course for experienced mechanics. Classes run day and evening. In AIM's 2025 accreditor report, 68% of the 2021–22 A&P starters graduated and 77% of available graduates were employed in the field. ACCSC accredited; federal aid accepted.- 2725 S US Hwy 17-92 Casselberry, FL 32707
- Aviation, Electrical, Skilled Trades, Welding
Bob Hogue School of Real Estate
Kaplan Real Estate Education, formerly Bob Hogue School of Real Estate, teaches Florida real estate licence courses: 63-hour sales associate and 72-hour broker pre-licensing, post-licensing, continuing education and exam prep, mostly online, with some live-online and in-person classes. It also sells a 120-hour online home-inspector course and a community association manager course. The school dates to 1978; Kaplan has owned it since 2020.- 5531 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
- Real Estate
Broward College
Broward College is a public Florida college with three campuses and four smaller centers in Broward County. It awards technical certificates, associate degrees and a few bachelor's degrees, with career training in aviation maintenance and piloting, police and corrections academies, and dental, imaging, therapy and paramedic programs. Its RN degree has been on Florida Board of Nursing probation since February 2026. Florida residents pay $117.90 per credit on campus.- 3501 Davie Rd. Davie, FL 33314
- 1000 Coconut Creek Blvd. Coconut Creek, FL 33066
- 7200 Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
- 111 East Las Olas Blvd., Bldg. 33 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
- 4205 Bonaventure Blvd. Weston, FL 33332
- 16957 Sheridan St. Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
- 1930 S.W. 145th Ave. Miramar, FL 33027
- Healthcare and Nursing, Dental, Radiology, Healthcare Administration, Public Safety, Criminal Justice and Law, Aviation, Automotive, Skilled Trades, Machine Operation, Construction, Computer and Information Technology, Graphics, Design, and Arts, Business, Education
Build Strong Academy
Build Strong Academy offers hands-on construction training through three levels of courses, including a 6-week Construction Skills Bootcamp and specialized Trade Training programs. With flexible schedules and locations across the U.S., students can gain industry-recognized certificates in 12 weeks or less, often at little to no cost. The academy focuses on in-person learning with no online options.- 8150 Chancellor Dr Ste 105, Orlando, FL 32809
- Construction
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
Cambridge's three Florida campuses, in Delray Beach, Miami Gardens and Altamonte Springs near Orlando, are licensed through the Florida Commission for Independent Education. All three teach the ACEN-accredited Associate of Science in Nursing, practical nursing, sonography, radiologic technology, radiation therapy and phlebotomy. Altamonte Springs, at 555 Douglas Avenue (new campus announced December 2025), is the only campus with the pre-licensure BSN and evening medical assistant classes. The ASN cost $54,978 in April 2026.- 5150 Linton Boulevard, Suite 340 Delray Beach, FL 33484
- 1000 Park Centre Boulevard, Suite 112 Miami Gardens, FL 33169
- 555 Douglas Avenue, Suite 1100 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
- Healthcare and Nursing, Radiology, Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy Technician, Medical Billing and Coding, Healthcare Administration, Computer and Information Technology
CBT Technology Institute
CBT Technology Institute offers career-focused technical education in fields such as information technology, healthcare, business, and skilled trades. With campuses across Miami, CBT provides flexible schedules, hands-on training, and externships to prepare students for industry-specific roles. The institute is fully accredited and offers diplomas, associate degrees, and certifications.- 19151 South Dixie Highway Cutler Bay, FL 33157
- 8230 West Flagler Street Miami, FL 33144
- 935 West 49 Street Suite #203 Hialeah, FL 33012
- Skilled Trades, Computer and Information Technology
College of Central Florida
The College of Central Florida is a public Florida college whose career programs include an ACEN-accredited RN degree, EMT and paramedic training, dental, imaging, respiratory and surgical degrees, police and corrections academies, welding certificates and equine and agriculture studies. Classes are taught in Marion, Citrus and Levy counties, and some programs, including the RN-to-BSN, are fully online. Florida residents pay $112.92 per associate-level credit in 2026-27.- 3001 S.W. College Road Ocala, FL 34474-4415
- 3800 S. Lecanto Highway Lecanto, FL 34461
- 15390 N.W. Highway 19 Chiefland, FL 32626
- 4020 S.E. Third Ave. Ocala, FL 34470
- Healthcare and Nursing, Dental, Radiology, Healthcare Administration, Public Safety, Criminal Justice and Law, Welding, Skilled Trades, Computer and Information Technology, Graphics, Design, and Arts, Business, Education
Compu-Med
Compu-Med's three Florida campuses teach dental and medical assisting, patient care technician, medical billing and coding, Practical Nursing and the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN); Hialeah, the main campus, and Kendall also teach EMT. The ASN is NLN CNEA accredited, and its 2025 first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates were 82.61% at Hialeah and 94.87% at Miami, per the Florida Board of Nursing. ASN tuition for starts from May 2026 is $51,350.- 2900 West 12th Avenue, 3rd Floor Hialeah, FL 33012
- 11401 SW 40 Street, Suite 150, 1st Floor Miami, FL 33165
- 3075 W Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
- Healthcare and Nursing, Dental, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding
Concorde Career Institute
Concorde Career Institute is the Florida arm of Concorde Career Colleges, owned by Universal Technical Institute. Its five campuses train dental hygienists and assistants, sonographers, radiologic technologists, respiratory therapists, surgical technologists, pharmacy and sterile processing technicians and medical assistants, with practical nursing at one campus. Diplomas take 8 weeks to about 17 months and most associate degrees 17 to 26 months, blending online coursework with campus labs. ACCSC accredited; federal aid accepted.- 7259 Salisbury Rd, Suite 120 Jacksonville, FL 32256
- 10933 Marks Way Miramar, FL 33025
- 3444 McCrory Pl Orlando, FL 32803
- 4202 W. Spruce St Tampa, FL 33607
- 9299 College Pkwy Fort Myers, FL 33919
- Dental, Healthcare and Nursing, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Tech, Phlebotomy Technician, Radiology, Sterile Processing Technician
Cortiva Institute
Cortiva has two Florida campuses, Maitland (Orlando area) and St. Petersburg (Tampa Bay), both ACCSC-accredited and licensed by the Commission for Independent Education. Both teach 600-hour massage therapy ($14,250 total, June 2026 sheets), 300-hour Skin Care, paramedical skin care (600 hours at St. Petersburg, a 976-hour advanced version at Maitland), Makeup Artistry and Skin Care, Nail Technology and Full Specialist. Maitland adds a skin care and massage combination.- 2600 Lake Lucien Drive, Suite 140 Maitland, FL 32751
- 2370 34th Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33713
- Cosmetology and Barbering, Massage Therapy, Wellness
Daytona State College
Daytona State College is a public Florida College System college serving Volusia and Flagler counties, with more than 100 certificate, associate and bachelor's programs. Career training covers nursing and allied health, automotive, HVAC, welding, electrical apprenticeships, police, fire and EMS academies, cosmetology, barbering and culinary arts. Florida residents pay $102.38 per associate-level credit hour with fees (2026–27), and tuition is frozen for a 16th year.- 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- 1770 Technology Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32117
- 1155 County Road 4139 DeLand, FL 32724
- 2351 Providence Blvd. Deltona, FL 32725
- 3000 Palm Coast Parkway SE Palm Coast, FL 32137
- 940 10th St. New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
- 221 N. Beach St. Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- Business, Criminal Justice and Law, Education, Healthcare and Nursing, Skilled Trades, Automotive, Communications and Media, Computer and Information Technology, Construction, Cosmetology and Barbering, Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management, Dental, Electrical, Graphics, Design, and Arts, HVAC and Building Services, Machine Operation, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Phlebotomy Technician, Public Safety, Radiology, Welding
Dental Assisting Institute
Dental Assisting Institute in Pinellas Park, FL, has served the Tampa Bay Area since 2000. The institution prepares students for entry-level work through a comprehensive 10-week training program. Completion of the program certifies graduates to work as a dental assistant anywhere in the state of Florida.
- 4326 Park Blvd, Suite C-West Pinellas Park, FL 33781
- Healthcare and Nursing
DeVry University
Florida has one DeVry campus, on the 3rd floor of the CNL Center in downtown Orlando, a short walk from the Church Street SunRail stop. It supports hybrid study, with onsite classes typically held Monday to Friday, 6 to 10 pm. Florida residents can also take any DeVry program fully online; undergraduate tuition was $514 per credit hour for 2025–26 sessions.- 450 S Orange Ave, 3rd Floor Orlando, FL 32801
- Business, Computer and Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Medical Billing and Coding
Eastern Florida State College
Eastern Florida State College serves over 19,000 students annually with more than 150 programs offered across four campuses and online. Students can earn certificates, associate degrees, or diplomas in fields like healthcare, business, technology, and skilled trades. The college offers flexible schedules, affordable in-state tuition, and hands-on training in many programs.- 1519 Clearlake Road Cocoa, FL 32922
- 3865 North Wickham Road Melbourne, FL 32935
- 250 Community College Parkway Palm Bay, FL 32909
- 1311 North U.S. 1 Titusville, FL 32796
ECPI University
ECPI University's only Florida campus is in Lake Mary; ECPI calls it Orlando (Lake Mary). It teaches IT degrees, electronics engineering technology and mechatronics, and in health care the ADN, a BSN, an 11-month BS-to-BSN, healthcare administration, sonography and a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist assistant degree. It has no practical nursing or medical assisting program. ECPI is licensed in Florida by the Commission for Independent Education.- 660 Century Point, Suite 1050 Lake Mary, FL 32746
- Business, Computer and Information Technology, Criminal Justice and Law, Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management, Dental, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare and Nursing, Medical Assisting, Radiology, Technology
Empire Beauty Schools
Empire has three Florida campuses: Lakeland, Tampa (Empire's Tampa-Brandon campus) and West Palm Beach. All teach 1,200-hour cosmetology, with totals of $19,388 to $19,429 on Empire's pages (September 2026). West Palm Beach is the only Empire campus with the 220-hour Facial Specialist program ($4,496). No Florida campus teaches esthetics or educator training. The former Lauderhill campus is no longer listed.- 5101 US Hwy 98 N Lakeland, FL 33809
- 10083 E Adamo Dr Tampa, FL 33619
- 4258 Okeechobee Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33409
- Cosmetology and Barbering
Florida Academy
Florida Academy, established in 1990 in Fort Myers, Florida, offers career-focused programs in beauty, wellness, and skilled trades, including nail technology, massage therapy, and electrical technology. With tuition ranging from $3,960 to $16,500, the academy combines classroom learning with hands-on training to prepare students for real-world careers. Accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, it maintains a 100% acceptance rate.- 4387 Colonial Blvd. Fort Myers, FL Fort Myers, FL 33966
- Healthcare and Nursing, Skilled Trades, Professional Services, Electrical, HVAC and Building Services
Florida Education Institute
Florida Education Institute (FEI) is a private career school in the Miami area with 11 programs: seven diplomas and four A.A.S. degrees in medical assisting, pharmacy technician, medical billing and office administration, HVAC/R, culinary arts, pastry and business. Business Management is fully online, and the medical assistant and pharmacy programs pair online classes with an externship. FEI is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and publishes no tuition.- 5818 SW 8th Street Miami, FL 33144
- 2151 S. LeJeune Rd. Coral Gables, FL 33134
- Business, Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management, HVAC and Building Services, Skilled Trades, Healthcare Administration, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Tech
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a public four-year university in the State University System of Florida, not a trade school. Its career-focused degrees include a CCNE-accredited nursing BSN, whose graduates had a 99% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate in 2025 per the Florida Board of Governors, an ACCE-accredited construction management bachelor's, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy and an exercise science bachelor's. Undergraduate tuition and fees for 2026-27 are $203.94 per credit for Florida residents.- 10501 FGCU Blvd. S. Fort Myers, FL 33965
- Healthcare and Nursing, Construction
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) is a private nonprofit research university in Melbourne, not a trade school. Its most career-specific training is FAA Part 141 pilot training at FIT Aviation, taken inside A.S. and B.S. Flight degrees that end with a commercial multi-engine certificate and instrument rating. It also offers business, accounting and information systems degrees on campus and online. 2026-27 campus tuition is $44,740 to $47,560 a year, before flight fees.- 150 W. University Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32901
- Aviation, Business, Healthcare Administration, Computer and Information Technology
Florida International University
Florida International University is a public research university in the State University System of Florida, with 49,852 degree-seeking students in fall 2025. Its career-track credentials include a CCNE-accredited BSN (94% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate in 2025), an online RN to BSN, nurse practitioner MSN tracks, an entry-level occupational therapy master's, and bachelor's degrees in cybersecurity, IT, construction management and hospitality. Fall 2026 in-state undergraduate tuition and fees are $205.57 per credit.- 11200 SW 8th Street Miami, FL 33199
- 3000 NE 151st Street North Miami, FL 33181
- 1930 SW 145th Avenue Miramar, FL 33027
- Healthcare and Nursing, Computer and Information Technology, Construction, Business
Florida National University
Florida National University is a private university in the Miami area that trains nurses, respiratory therapists, radiologic technologists, sonographers and physical therapist, dental and medical assistants on campus, and teaches business, IT, legal and health administration degrees on campus or fully online. It enrolled 2,750 students in fall 2024. Its physical therapist assistant program has been on CAPTE "Show Cause – Continue Probationary Accreditation" status since April 2026.- 4425 W. Jose Regueiro (20th) Ave. Hialeah, FL 33012
- 4206 W. 12th Ave. Hialeah, FL 33012
- 11865 SW 26th St., Suite H3 Miami, FL 33175
- Business, Criminal Justice and Law, Healthcare and Nursing, Computer and Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Dental, Radiology
Florida Southwestern State College
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is a public Florida College System college with more than 60 associate degrees, bachelor's degrees and certificates, including ACEN-accredited nursing, a CODA-accredited dental hygiene degree and paramedic, EMT and firefighter training. About half of its credit hours are taught online. Florida residents paid $113.36 per credit with fees for lower-division courses in 2025-26. The Higher Learning Commission granted FSW initial accreditation on 6 November 2025.- 8099 College Pkwy Fort Myers, FL 33919
- 7505 Grand Lely Dr Naples, FL 34113
- 26300 Airport Rd Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- 1092 E Cowboy Way LaBelle, FL 33935
- Business, Criminal Justice and Law, Education, Healthcare and Nursing, Public Safety, Computer and Information Technology, Professional Services, Architecture, Dental, Radiology, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Healthcare Administration, Law, Construction
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) is a public college in the Florida College System, with campuses and centers in Jacksonville and Yulee plus online classes. Besides associate and bachelor's degrees, it runs low-cost clock-hour certificates in welding, HVAC, practical nursing, CDL and police and fire academies. It also teaches aviation maintenance and piloting. In-state tuition was $104.88 per credit in October 2026. SACSCOC accredited; federal aid accepted.- 101 W. State St Jacksonville, FL 32202
- 3939 Roosevelt Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32205
- 4501 Capper Rd Jacksonville, FL 32218
- 4715 Capper Rd Jacksonville, FL 32218
- 11901 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32246
- 9911 Old Baymeadows Rd Jacksonville, FL 32256
- 5640 POW-MIA Memorial Pkwy Jacksonville, FL 32221
- 76346 William Burgess Blvd Yulee, FL 32097
- 401 W. State St Jacksonville, FL 32202
- Arts, Automotive, Aviation, Business, Computer and Information Technology, Construction, Cosmetology and Barbering, Criminal Justice and Law, Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management, Dental, Education, Electrical, Graphics, Design, and Arts, HVAC and Building Services, Healthcare and Nursing, Machine Operation, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Phlebotomy Technician, Public Safety, Radiology, Real Estate, Skilled Trades, Sterile Processing Technician, Trucking and Transportation, Welding
Florida Technical College
Florida Technical College, now named Northbridge University, is a private for-profit college with seven Florida campuses teaching hybrid diplomas in HVAC/R, electrical, medical assisting and other trades and health fields, plus practical and registered nursing at two campuses and online computer support and billing programs. Its accreditor, MSCHE, placed it on probation in June 2026 and required a teach-out plan in case accreditation is withdrawn, so check its status before enrolling.- 1199 South Woodland Blvd. DeLand, FL 32720
- 3831 West Vine Street, Suite 50 Kissimmee, FL 34741
- 12900 Challenger Parkway Orlando, FL 32826
- 12520 Pines Boulevard Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
- 20505 South Dixie Highway Cutler Bay, FL 33189
- 4715 South Florida Avenue, Suite 4 Lakeland, FL 33813
- 3251-B West Hillsborough Avenue Tampa, FL 33614
- Healthcare and Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Tech, Veterinary Services, Skilled Trades, Electrical, HVAC and Building Services, Welding, Computer and Information Technology
Florida Trade Academy
Florida Technical College, established in 1982, offers over 25 career-focused programs across seven campuses in Florida. Programs are available in healthcare, business, trades, and technology, with options for morning, afternoon, evening, and online classes. Tuition ranges from $15,628 for a Business Office Specialist diploma to $90,540 for Nursing, with financial aid options available.- 410 S. Ware Blvd. Suite 1038, Tampa, FL 33619
- Skilled Trades
Fort Myers Tech
Fort Myers Technical College is a public technical college run by the School District of Lee County. It awards clock-hour career certificates in nursing, automotive, diesel and marine service, building trades, manufacturing, cosmetology and culinary arts, and runs police, corrections, fire, EMT and paramedic academies on a separate public-safety campus. Most classes are daytime and in person (coder/biller is online and LPN-RN hybrid), and federal aid is Pell Grants only, with no student loans.- 3800 Michigan Avenue Fort Myers, FL 33916
- 4312 Michigan Avenue Fort Myers, FL 33905
- Automotive, Construction, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice and Law, Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management, Electrical, HVAC and Building Services, Healthcare and Nursing, Machine Operation, Medical Billing and Coding, Public Safety, Skilled Trades, Welding
Fortis College & Fortis Institute
Fortis has three enrolling Florida campuses, Orange Park, Pensacola and Port St. Lucie, plus Cutler Bay, which is no longer enrolling new students. All three teach an associate degree in nursing, practical nursing, medical and dental assisting and HVAC-R. Orange Park adds surgical technology and Pensacola cosmetology. In 2025, 81.25% to 83.13% of their ADN graduates passed the NCLEX-RN on the first try.- 19600 South Dixie Highway, Suite B Cutler Bay, FL 33157
- 700 Blanding Blvd., Suite 16 Orange Park, FL 32065
- 4081 East Olive Road, Suite B Pensacola, FL 32514
- 9022 South US Highway 1 Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
- Healthcare and Nursing, Medical Assisting, Dental, Radiology, Pharmacy Tech, Medical Billing and Coding, Sterile Processing Technician, Public Safety, HVAC and Building Services, Welding, Electrical, Trucking and Transportation, Massage Therapy, Cosmetology
Full Sail University
Full Sail University teaches film, music and audio production, game development and game art, animation, graphic design, sports media, computer science and IT at a single Florida campus and online. Courses last about a month and run year-round in a fixed order, so a campus bachelor's can take as little as 20 months. Certificates, associate and bachelor's degrees; ACCSC accredited; federal aid and GI Bill accepted.- 3300 University Blvd Winter Park, FL 32792
- Business, Communications and Media, Computer and Information Technology, Graphics, Design, and Arts
Future-Tech Institute
- 3446 SW 8th Street. Suite 218 Miami, FL 33135
- Healthcare and Nursing
FVI School Nursing & Technology
FVI School of Nursing & Technology offers fast-track healthcare and nursing programs, allowing students to complete allied health training in under 12 months or an Associate of Science in Nursing in less than 22 months. With flexible scheduling, small class sizes, and hands-on training at clinical sites, FVI supports career-focused learning. Tuition varies by program, starting at $500 for Home Health Aide and reaching $46,125 for the Associate of Science in Nursing.- 7757 West Flagler StreetSuite 220 Miami, FL 33144
- 3520 Enterprise Way Miramar, FL 33025
- Healthcare and Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University has three Accelerated BSN learning sites in Florida, in Jacksonville, Miramar (Miami area) and Lake Mary (Orlando area). They teach only the hybrid ABSN: online coursework, in-person skills and simulation labs, and clinicals at local healthcare facilities, with a nursing core of as few as 16 months, for students with a prior bachelor's or 60+ transferable credits. ABSN tuition is $850 per credit (2026–27). Other GCU programs are online.- 8800 W. Baymeadows Way, Suite 300 Jacksonville, FL 32256
- 2901 SW 149th Ave, Suite 200 Miramar, FL 33027
- 605 Crescent Executive Ct, Suite 500 Lake Mary, FL 32746
- Business, Communications and Media, Computer and Information Technology, Criminal Justice and Law, Graphics, Design, and Arts, Healthcare and Nursing, Sports Management
Gwinnett College
Gwinnett's two Florida campuses use other names: Gwinnett Institute in Orlando and Meridian College in Sarasota. Both are ACCSC-accredited and licensed by Florida's Commission for Independent Education, and both list medical assisting, billing and coding, dental assisting and diagnostic medical ultrasound. Orlando alone offers Practical Nursing (22 of 24 first-time NCLEX-PN candidates passed in early 2025); Sarasota adds medical administration and cosmetology.- 1900 N Alafaya Trail, Ste 100 Orlando, FL 32826
- 7020 Professional Pkwy E, Ste 200 Sarasota, FL 34240
- Healthcare and Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Healthcare Administration, Massage Therapy, Criminal Justice and Law
HCI College
HCI College is a private, for-profit nursing and health-careers college with two South Florida campuses. It offers an associate degree in nursing (RN) with ACEN initial accreditation, a 16-month practical nursing diploma, hybrid medical assisting and veterinary assisting diplomas, and an evening optometric technician diploma at one campus. Its core programs carry projected totals of $18,000 to $56,835 in its September 2026 enrollment agreement.- 1764 North Congress Ave. West Palm Beach, FL 33409
- 1201 W. Cypress Creek Rd., Suite 101 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
- Healthcare and Nursing, Medical Assisting, Veterinary Services
Hillsborough College
Hillsborough College (formerly Hillsborough Community College) is the public state college for Hillsborough County, Florida, with associate degrees, career certificates, clock-hour vocational programs and an online RN-to-BSN. Career training runs from nursing, dental, imaging and veterinary technology to welding, automotive and diesel, police, corrections and fire academies, and eight apprenticeships with no tuition for classroom instruction. Florida residents pay $104.39 per credit hour, fees included (listed Oct 2026).- 4001 W. Tampa Bay Blvd. Tampa, FL 33614
- 2112 N. 15th St. Tampa, FL 33605
- 5610 E. Columbus Dr. Tampa, FL 33619
- 10451 Nancy Watkins Dr. Tampa, FL 33619
- 1206 N. Park Rd. Plant City, FL 33563
- 551 24th St. NE. Ruskin, FL 33570
- 6437 Watson Rd. Riverview, FL 33578
- 8102 Condor St. MacDill Air Force Base, FL 33621
- Healthcare and Nursing, Dental, Radiology, Veterinary Services, Medical Billing and Coding, Healthcare Administration, Skilled Trades, Electrical, HVAC and Building Services, Construction, Architecture, Welding, Automotive, Machine Operation, Public Safety, Criminal Justice and Law, Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management, Business, Computer and Information Technology, Graphics, Design, and Arts, Communications and Media, Education, Social Services
Humboldt International University
Humboldt International University is a fully online institution offering associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in business and information technology. Established in 2013, it provides flexible, asynchronous courses that allow students to complete their education from anywhere. Tuition is structured per credit hour, with undergraduate courses at $150, master’s at $275, and doctoral programs at $435, making it an accessible option for distance learners.- 4000 West Flagler Street, 5th Floor Miami, FL 33134
- Business, Education, Technology
Illinois Media School
In Florida the Beonair Network teaches as Miami Media School, with one campus in Doral. It is the only campus offering Hispanic Media Broadcasting and an 18-month associate degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting or Sports Broadcasting, alongside the network's other diplomas. October 2026 campus-page tuition is $18,495 for 8-month programs and $12,175 for emphasis programs, plus a $125 fee. Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education.- 7955 NW 12th St, Suite 119 Doral, FL 33126
- Communications and Media
International Diving Career Institute at Hall’s
Hall's Diving Center and Career Institute offers certificates in rescue, rebreather diving, professional video & photography, equipment repair, and business.- 5050 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050
- Diving
J-Tech Institute
J-Tech is a nonprofit trade school in Jacksonville, FL. The institution is a branch of Sunstate College and has provided career-focused education throughout the state since 1918. Jones Technical Institute, or J-Tech, offers programs for those who want to work with motor vehicles. At this trade school, students can study HVAC-R and commercial truck driving as well as automotive, diesel, marine and RV technology. Experienced instructors and hands-on training can help learners earn a certificate in their chosen field within four months.- 8813 Western Way Jacksonville, FL 32256
- Automotive, Trucking and Transportation
Keiser University
Keiser University is a private nonprofit university whose career-focused associate degrees include nursing (ASN), radiologic technology, sonography, respiratory therapy, medical assisting, culinary arts, golf management and IT. Students take one class at a time in four-week terms, with monthly starts and day, evening, online or hybrid options. It also awards bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. SACSCOC accredited; federal aid and GI Bill accepted.- 16120 US Hwy 19 N Clearwater, FL 33764
- 1800 Business Park Blvd Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- 1500 NW 49th St Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
- 2600 N. Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33409
- 9100 Forum Corporate Pkwy Fort Myers, FL 33905
- 6430 Southpoint Pkwy Jacksonville, FL 32216
- 2400 Interstate Dr Lakeland, FL 33805
- 900 S. Babcock St Melbourne, FL 32901
- 2101 NW 117th Ave Miami, FL 33172
- 3909 Tamiami Trail E Naples, FL 34112
- 6300 US Highway 19 North New Port Richey, FL 34652
- 1601 NE 25th Ave, Suite 602 Ocala, FL 34470
- 5600 Lake Underhill Rd Orlando, FL 32807
- 1640 SW 145th Ave Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
- 9400 SW Discovery Way Port St. Lucie, FL 34987
- 6151 Lake Osprey Dr Sarasota, FL 34240
- 1700 Halstead Blvd Tallahassee, FL 32309
- 5002 W. Waters Ave Tampa, FL 33634
- 2085 Vista Pkwy West Palm Beach, FL 33411
- Healthcare and Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Radiology, Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management, Sports Management, Computer and Information Technology, Graphics, Design, and Arts, Criminal Justice and Law
Lake Technical College
Lake Technical College (Lake Tech) is a public technical college of the Lake County School Board in the Orlando area, teaching clock-hour career certificates, from practical nursing, welding and CNC machining to police, corrections and firefighter academies. Florida residents pay $2.88 per clock hour in 2026-27, so Practical Nursing tuition is $3,888. The college accepts Pell Grants, Bright Futures and Florida Prepaid but offers no student loans.- 2001 Kurt Street Eustis, FL 32726
- 1565 Ken Bragg Way Tavares, FL 32778
- 950 Captain Haynes Road Tavares, FL 32778
- 1250 North Hancock Road Clermont, FL 34711
- Business, Automotive, Computer and Information Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management, Machine Operation, Healthcare and Nursing, Public Safety, Criminal Justice and Law, Welding, HVAC and Building Services, Pharmacy Tech, Phlebotomy Technician, Medical Assisting, Veterinary Services
Lee Professional Institute
Lee Professional Institute, established in 2009, specializes in massage therapy education, offering a comprehensive 16-module program with tuition costing $10,100. Accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, the institute features small class sizes, flexible schedules, and a 100% open admission policy.- 2950 Winkler Ave Ste 1201 Fort Myers, FL 33916
- Healthcare and Nursing
Manatee Technical College
Manatee Technical College is a public technical college run by the School District of Manatee County, awarding clock-hour career certificates and applied technology diplomas, not degrees. Programs range from practical nursing, CODA-accredited dental assisting, paramedic and a police academy to ASE Master-accredited automotive, marine service, welding, HVAC and cosmetology. Classes are in person or hybrid, and 2026-27 tuition is $2.92 per clock hour for Florida residents.- 6305 State Road 70 East Bradenton, FL 34203
- 5520 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34211
- Automotive, Business, Computer and Information Technology, Construction, Cosmetology and Barbering, Criminal Justice and Law, Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management, Dental, Education, Electrical, HVAC and Building Services, Healthcare and Nursing, Machine Operation, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Tech, Professional Services, Public Safety, Skilled Trades, Welding
Marine Mechanics Institute
The Marine Mechanics Institute offers diplomas and Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) degrees for aspiring marine technicians.- 9751 Delegates Dr. Orlando, FL 32837
- Trucking and Transportation
McFatter Technical College
McFatter Technical College is a public technical college run by Broward County Public Schools, separate from Broward College. It offers about 35 clock-hour career programs, almost all taught in person, from practical nursing, dental laboratory technology and IT to welding, automotive and marine service, culinary arts, firefighting and EMT. 2026-27 program totals, including fees and books, run from about $1,226 to $8,642 for Florida residents.- 6500 Nova Drive Davie, FL 33317
- 2600 S.W. 71st Terrace Davie, FL 33314
- Healthcare and Nursing, Computer and Information Technology
Meridian College
Meridian College is a private for-profit institution in Sarasota, Florida, offering career-focused certificate and associate degree programs. Students can complete programs in 12–24 months in fields such as cosmetology, medical assisting, dental assisting, and diagnostic medical ultrasound. With flexible schedules, small class sizes, and hands-on training, the school prepares students for immediate entry into the workforce.- Sarasota Campus 7020 Professional Pkwy Sarasota, FL 34240
- Healthcare and Nursing, Professional Services
Miami Dade College
Miami Dade College is a public college in the Florida College System that awards career certificates, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees at eight campuses across Miami-Dade County. Its career programs include RN and practical nursing, a large allied-health school, EMT and paramedic training, funeral service, culinary arts and cybersecurity. Florida residents pay $118.22 per credit for associate-level courses at the current published rate, and the college counted 95,656 credit students in 2025-26.- 950 NW 20th St. Miami, FL 33127
- 11380 NW 27th Ave. Miami, FL 33167-3495
- 300 NE Second Ave. Miami, FL 33132
- 500 College Terrace Homestead, FL 33030
- 11011 SW 104 Street Miami, FL 33176-3393
- 1780 W 49th Street Hialeah, FL 33012
- 3800 NW 115th Ave. Doral, FL 33178
- 627 SW 27th Ave. Miami, FL 33135
- 6300 NW Seventh Ave. Miami, FL 33150
- 3629 Grand Ave. Miami, FL 33133
- 14715 SW 128th Street Miami, FL 33186
- Healthcare and Nursing, Dental, Radiology, Medical Billing and Coding, Public Safety, Criminal Justice and Law, Professional Services, Construction, Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management, Computer and Information Technology, Graphics, Design, and Arts, Business, Education
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
A division of Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) teaches skills related to diagnosing and fixing problems with motorbikes, ATVs, and jet skis. Students at the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute undergo the Motorcycle Technician Specialist Program. Trainees work with industry-leading brands and learn skills such as Vehicle Maintenance and Engine Troubleshooting, among many others.- 9751 Delegates Dr. Orlando, FL 32837
- Automotive
National Aviation Academy
At the National Aviation Academy, students receive the education and experience needed to become certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) technicians.- 6225 Ulmerton Rd. Clearwater, FL 33760
Northwest Lineman College
Northwest Lineman College has one Florida campus, in Edgewater, south of Daytona Beach. Its catalog and campus page name no accreditor. It teaches the 15-week Electrical Lineworker Program on a 16-acre field area with a smart-grid and transformer lab. The 2024/25 catalog gave a total required cost of $21,730.20 for a term, including tools and sales tax.- 501 Pullman Rd Edgewater, FL 32132
- Skilled Trades, Electrical
Nova Southeastern University
Florida has NSU's 314-acre main campus in Fort Lauderdale/Davie, where nearly all programs are taught and the only university housing is, plus seven regional campuses that each teach a few programs on site: nursing at Fort Myers and Miami, physician assistant at Fort Myers, Jacksonville and Orlando, entry-level respiratory therapy at Palm Beach Gardens, and cardiovascular sonography at Clearwater. Undergraduate tuition is $40,500 a year for 2026-27.- 3300 S. University Dr Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
- 3650 Colonial Court Fort Myers, FL 33913
- 6675 Corporate Center Pkwy Jacksonville, FL 32216
- 8585 SW 124th Ave Miami, FL 33183
- 2050 Civic Center Pl, 3rd Floor Miramar, FL 33025
- 4850 Millenia Blvd Orlando, FL 32839
- 11501 North Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
- 3400 Gulf to Bay Blvd Clearwater, FL 33759
- Business, Communications and Media, Computer and Information Technology, Criminal Justice and Law, Graphics, Design, and Arts, Healthcare and Nursing, Real Estate
NPTI Florida
NPTI (National Personal Training Institute) is renowned for its accredited, hands-on personal training programs, offering a comprehensive 600-hour curriculum designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the fitness industry. With over 21 years of experience, NPTI provides flexible class schedules, advanced training options, and is accredited by the ACCSC, ensuring high educational standards.- 3451 Technological Ave, Suite #3, Orlando, FL 32817
- 8411 Sunstate Street Tampa, FL 33634
Paul Mitchell Schools
Florida has five Paul Mitchell schools: Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Oviedo (the Orlando school), Sarasota and Tampa. All teach cosmetology of 1,200 or 1,300 hours; all but Jacksonville teach 900-hour barbering, and Fort Myers adds manicuring. None lists esthetics. Fort Myers' barbering cost $16,029 in total for 2026 starts. The Orlando school reported 68% graduation, 87% placement and 99% licensure for 2024.- 9941 Interstate Commerce Drive Fort Myers, FL 33913
- 4624 Town Crossing Drive #155 Jacksonville, FL 32246
- 1285 Oviedo Mall Blvd Oviedo, FL 32765
- 501 North Beneva Rd., Suite 620 Sarasota, FL 34232
- 7823 Citrus Park Town Center Mall Tampa, FL 33625
- Cosmetology and Barbering
Pelican Flight Training LLC
- 1601 SW 75th Avenue Pembroke Pines, FL 33023
Pinellas Technical College
Pinellas Technical College is a public technical college run by Pinellas County Schools, with two separately COE-accredited campuses in Pinellas County. It awards clock-hour career certificates, not degrees, in fields from practical nursing, CODA-accredited dental assisting and surgical technology to welding, marine engines, diesel, CDL driving, cosmetology and culinary arts. Most classes are daytime and in person, and 2026-27 tuition is $2.92 per clock hour for Florida residents.- 6100 154th Ave N Clearwater, FL 33760
- 901 34th St S St. Petersburg, FL 33711
- Automotive, Business, Computer and Information Technology, Construction, Cosmetology and Barbering, Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management, Dental, Education, Electrical, Graphics, Design, and Arts, HVAC and Building Services, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare and Nursing, Machine Operation, Medical Billing and Coding, Phlebotomy Technician, Public Safety, Skilled Trades, Trucking and Transportation, Welding
Premiere International College
Premiere International College, established in 2009 in Fort Myers, Florida, specializes in nursing and healthcare education, offering programs such as Practical Nursing, RN to BSN, and Home Health Aide. Accredited by ABHES and ACEN, the college combines online and in-person learning with clinical externships, with tuition estimated at $21,250 for 2025.- 2055 Central Ave Fort Myers, FL 33901
- Healthcare and Nursing
Rasmussen University
Florida has six Rasmussen campuses: Odessa (Central Pasco), Fort Myers, Altamonte Springs (North Orlando), Ocala, Orlando, which opened in February 2026, and Brandon (Tampa). All six teach the associate degree in nursing and the BSN, and all but North Orlando teach practical nursing. Medical assisting runs at four, radiologic technology at three, PTA at Ocala and surgical technology at Central Pasco. Practical nursing is estimated at $27,149 (2026–27).- 16418 State Road 54 Odessa, FL 33556
- 9160 Forum Corporate Pkwy, Ste 100 Fort Myers, FL 33905
- 385 Douglas Ave, Ste 1000 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
- 1227 SW 17th Ave Ocala, FL 34471
- 8541 Southpark Circle Orlando, FL 32819
- 330 Brandon Town Center Dr Brandon, FL 33511
- Healthcare and Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Tech, Radiology, Healthcare Administration, Business, Computer and Information Technology, Criminal Justice and Law, Public Safety
Roadmaster Drivers School
Florida has three Roadmaster locations, in Tampa, Jacksonville and Apopka (the school's Orlando location), each licensed by the Commission for Independent Education. Roadmaster started in 1992 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. The Florida catalog effective 20 October 2025 lists 160 clock hours over 18 days and a total of $7,535: $7,495 tuition plus a $40 consumer report fee.- 1409 Pickettville Rd Jacksonville, FL 32220
- 2580 W Orange Ave Apopka, FL 32703
- 5025 Orient Rd Tampa, FL 33610
- Trucking and Transportation
SAE Institute
SAE Institute of Technology Miami, in North Miami Beach, teaches audio only: a 12-month audio diploma, an Audio Technology diploma also taught in Spanish, and a 16-month AAS in Audio. In the catalog effective August 2026 the audio diploma totals $26,694 and the AAS $38,019. In ACCSC's latest reported cohort, 69% of 140 Audio Technology students graduated. ACCSC accredited; licensed by the Florida CIE; federal aid accepted.- 16051 W. Dixie Hwy, Suite 200 North Miami Beach, FL 33160
- Arts, Business, Communications and Media
Sage Truck Driving School
SAGE's three Florida locations are Fort Pierce, Jacksonville and Tampa, whose training site is now on Turkey Creek Road in Plant City. Florida's Commission for Independent Education licenses the school. The Plant City catalog for July 2024 to June 2025 lists a 160-hour Class A program at $5,450 including the physical, drug screen, driving record and road test fees, and the Class B to A upgrade at $4,550.- 4200 Okeechobee Road, #92 Fort Pierce, FL 34981
- 1932 Dahlia Road Jacksonville, FL 32254
- 1107 Turkey Creek Rd Plant City, FL 33566
- Trucking and Transportation
Saint Leo University
Florida has Saint Leo's residential University Campus in St. Leo, Pasco County, the only site teaching the BSN and BA Music, and four adult sites: Naval Air Station Key West, MacDill Air Force Base (closed to civilians), a Pasco Hernando office using Pasco-Hernando State College campuses, and a Tampa center on North Howard Avenue, which Saint Leo's August 2026 center list did not name. Campus tuition is $35,000 a year plus $1,880 in fees (2026–27).- 33701 State Rd. 52 St. Leo, FL 33574
- Naval Air Station, A-718 Essex Circle Key West, FL 33040
- 8102 Condor Street, Albert B. Arrighi Education Center, Suite 116 MacDill AFB, FL 33621
- 450 Beverly Ct., Building E, Room 203 Spring Hill, FL 34606
- 1403 N. Howard Ave. Tampa, FL 33607
- Business, Healthcare Administration, Criminal Justice and Law, Computer and Information Technology, Communications and Media, Healthcare and Nursing, Arts, Education
Santa Fe College
Santa Fe College is a public Florida college whose career programs run from clock-hour certificates in welding, HVAC and automotive service to health degrees in nursing, radiography and physical therapist assisting, plus police and corrections academies. Classes are mainly in person at seven sites in Alachua, Bradford and Clay counties, and the RN-to-BSN is online. Florida residents pay $106.77 per lower-division credit in 2026-27.- 3000 NW 83rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606
- 530 W. University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- 3737 NE 39th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32609
- 14180 NW 119th Terrace Alachua, FL 32615
- 17500 SW Archer Road Archer, FL 32618
- 209 W. Call Street Starke, FL 32091
- 4150 State Road 21 Keystone Heights, FL 32656
- Healthcare and Nursing, Phlebotomy Technician, Medical Billing and Coding, Sterile Processing Technician, Radiology, Dental, Healthcare Administration, Public Safety, Criminal Justice and Law, Skilled Trades, Welding, HVAC and Building Services, Electrical, Construction, Automotive, Computer and Information Technology, Graphics, Design, and Arts, Business, Education
South College
South College's Orlando campus opened in 2021 and moved to Westwood Boulevard in August 2023. It teaches the Certificate in Practical Nursing, which the school says takes as little as 12 months full time, plus ASN and BSN nursing, medical assisting, surgical technology, radiography, sonography and a provisionally accredited physician assistant master's. Florida Bright Futures and EASE awards are accepted, and the college added an Orlando Health dedicated education unit in July 2024.- 6649 Westwood Blvd, Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32821
- Healthcare and Nursing, Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy Technician, Radiology, Sterile Processing Technician, Dental, Business, Criminal Justice and Law, Computer and Information Technology
South Florida Dental Assisting School
South Florida Dental Assisting School offers a unique hands-on approach to teaching where students learn by practicing and mastering dental assisting concepts in an actual dental office! Our accelerated 12-week program allows busy students the convenience of evening or Saturday classes.- 4001 N Ocean Dr #202 Lauderdale, FL 33308
- 2387 West 68th Street, Suite 302 (Hialeah) Miami, FL 33016
- Healthcare and Nursing
Southeastern College
Southeastern College's three Florida campuses are its main campus in Boynton Beach, a branch in Miami Lakes and a satellite in Royal Palm Beach. Florida offers the nursing AS, practical nursing, sonography (CAAHEP-accredited at Boynton Beach and Miami Lakes), radiologic and surgical technology, medical assisting, basic X-ray, HVAC and early childhood education, but no massage. Boynton Beach's RN program was on Board of Nursing probation in 2025. Credit-hour tuition is $12,576 per semester for 2026-27.- 1747 N. Congress Avenue Boynton Beach, FL 33426
- 5875 NW 163rd Street, Suite 101 Miami Lakes, FL 33014
- 300 Royal Commerce Road Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
- Healthcare and Nursing, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Radiology
Southern Technical College
Southern Technical College is a private career college with six campuses in Florida. It trains electricians' helpers, HVAC technicians and welders, plus medical assistants, lab technicians, sonographers, surgical technicians and veterinary assistants, through 10-month diplomas and associate degrees, most of about 18 to 24 months, all campus-based. Total 2026-27 program prices include books and run from $17,850 to $48,900.- 1485 Florida Mall Ave. Orlando, FL 32809
- 450 Havendale Blvd. Auburndale, FL 33823
- 608 East Bloomingdale Ave. Brandon, FL 33511
- 950 Tamiami Trail, Suite 109 Port Charlotte, FL 33953
- 2910 S. Orlando Dr. Sanford, FL 32773
- 3910 Riga Blvd. Tampa, FL 33619
- Healthcare and Nursing, Medical Assisting, HVAC and Building Services, Electrical, Welding, Veterinary Services
Southern Technical Institute
Southern Technical Institute, established in 2003 and acquired by its current management in 2013, offers comprehensive medical career training across three Florida campuses—Orlando, Pinellas Park, and Tavares. The institute provides flexible class schedules including weekend intensives, evening classes, hybrid, and fully online options, catering to diverse student needs. Its main programs focus on Home Health Aide, Phlebotomy, and Patient Care Assistant, with practical experiences in various healthcare settings to enhance learning. Accredited by the Commission for Independent Education and approved by the National Healthcareer Association, Southern Technical Institute is recognized for its commitment to quality healthcare education, maintaining an open admissions policy and offering course fees accessible to a wide range of students.- 3940 North Dean Road Orlando, FL 32817
- 8200 66th Street North Pinellas Park, FL 33781
- 1300 South Duncan Drive Building A/Suite #5 Tavares, FL 32778
- Healthcare and Nursing
State College of Florida
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) is a public college in the Florida College System serving Manatee and Sarasota counties, with associate and bachelor's degrees and college credit certificates. Its career programs include ACEN-accredited nursing, dental hygiene, radiography, occupational therapy assistant and physical therapist assistant degrees, alongside business, computer, engineering technology and paralegal programs. Florida residents pay $102.48 per credit for associate courses in 2026-27.- 5840 26th St. West Bradenton, FL 34207
- 7131 Professional Pkwy E Sarasota, FL 34240
- 8000 S. Tamiami Trail Venice, FL 34293
- Healthcare and Nursing, Dental, Radiology, Healthcare Administration, Business, Computer and Information Technology, Criminal Justice and Law, Public Safety, Construction, Education, Arts, Graphics, Design, and Arts, Skilled Trades
Strayer University
Strayer has two Florida campuses, Tampa East and Miramar, each open three days a week per their pages. Its Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Maitland and Palm Beach Gardens sites are no longer in its catalog. Florida students take Strayer's business, IT, criminal justice and health administration degrees online, with select in-person courses and advising at the two campuses.- 14479 Miramar Pkwy Miramar, FL 33027
- 5650 Breckenridge Park Dr, Suite 300 Tampa, FL 33610
- Business, Computer and Information Technology, Criminal Justice and Law, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare and Nursing
Suncoast Technical College
Suncoast Technical College is a public technical college run by Sarasota County Schools in Florida. It awards clock-hour career certificates, not degrees, in 30 programs, from practical nursing, paramedic and the law enforcement academy to electricity, marine service and culinary arts. Accounting, business and .NET programming are also taught online for adults. In the 2025-26 catalog Florida residents paid $2.92 per clock hour including fees and non-residents $11.67.- 4748 Beneva Road Sarasota, FL 34233
- 4445 Career Lane North Port, FL 34289
- Business, Criminal Justice and Law, Healthcare and Nursing, Skilled Trades, Automotive, Construction, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management, Electrical, HVAC and Building Services, Healthcare Administration, Public Safety
Tallahassee State College
Tallahassee State College, a public Florida college called Tallahassee Community College until July 2024, offers career certificates, associate degrees and six bachelor's degrees at eight teaching sites in Leon, Gadsden and Wakulla counties. Its training includes a law enforcement academy, Class A CDL, welding and a practical nursing program new in fall 2026; its RN degree is on Florida Board of Nursing probation. Florida residents pay $100.83 per lower-division credit in 2026-27.- 444 Appleyard Drive Tallahassee, FL 32304
- 1528 Surgeons Drive Tallahassee, FL 32308
- 3958 West Pensacola Street Tallahassee, FL 32304
- 75 College Drive, Suite 203 Havana, FL 32333
- 223 Pat Thomas Parkway Quincy, FL 32351
- 2932 Crawfordville Hwy Crawfordville, FL 32327
- 170 Preservation Way Crawfordville, FL 32327
- Healthcare and Nursing, Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy Technician, Medical Billing and Coding, Healthcare Administration, Sterile Processing Technician, Radiology, Dental, Public Safety, Criminal Justice and Law, Skilled Trades, Welding, Electrical, HVAC and Building Services, Machine Operation, Construction, Trucking and Transportation, Computer and Information Technology, Graphics, Design, and Arts, Business, Sports Management, Education
Taylor College
Taylor College, founded in 1999 as Professional Health Training Academy in Central Florida, is a private institution offering 9-24 month healthcare diploma and associate degree programs with 216 students enrolled in 2023. The college provides Medical Assisting, Professional Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Practical Nursing programs through day, evening, in-person, online, and hybrid formats with required externships or clinical rotations in healthcare facilities. Taylor College holds ABHES institutional accreditation, maintains a 100% acceptance rate with open admissions, and charges between $222-$582.64 per credit hour depending on the program.- 2531 East Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34470
- Healthcare and Nursing
Tom P Haney Technical College
Tom P. Haney Technical College is the public technical college of Florida's Bay District Schools. It awards clock-hour career certificates, not degrees, in 19 programs, among them FAA Part 147 aviation maintenance, practical nursing, welding, electrical, HVAC, marine service and cosmetology. Published schedules are on campus by day, a few with online parts. Estimated 2026-27 totals for Florida residents run from $2,612 to $8,452 for most programs. Pell Grants are available; federal loans are not.- 3016 Highway 77 Panama City, FL 32405
- Automotive, Aviation, Computer and Information Technology, Cosmetology, Electrical, HVAC and Building Services, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare and Nursing, Skilled Trades, Sterile Processing Technician, Welding
Tulsa Welding School
Tulsa Welding School's Jacksonville campus, a branch of the Tulsa campus licensed by Florida's Commission for Independent Education, teaches welding on Southside Boulevard in a building with 242 booths: Professional Welder, Welding Specialist with Pipefitting and the AOS in Welding Technology. Refrigeration, Electro-Mechanical and Electrical Technologies are taught at a satellite site, also on Southside Boulevard.- 3500 Southside Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32216
- Electrical, HVAC and Building Services, Welding
Ultimate Medical Academy
Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) is a nonprofit healthcare school whose students mostly study online, in medical billing and coding, medical office, pharmacy technician and health information programs. Online diplomas take about 11 months and associate degrees about 18. Clinical medical assisting, dental assisting, phlebotomy and patient care technician are blended programs with on-campus labs. ABHES accredited; federal aid accepted under a provisional agreement with the Education Department.- 1255 Cleveland St Clearwater, FL 33755
- 9309 N. Florida Ave, Suite 100 Tampa, FL 33612
- Dental, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare and Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Tech, Phlebotomy Technician
Universal Technical Institute
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) trains automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, marine, aviation, welding, HVACR and industrial technicians at 17 campuses in 10 states. Most core programs take 9 to 12 months and mix online theory with lab work, with optional manufacturer training from brands such as BMW, Ford and Cummins. ACCSC accredited; federal aid and VA benefits accepted.- 2601 SW 145th Ave Miramar, FL 33027
- 2202 W Taft Vineland Rd Orlando, FL 32837
- Automotive, Aviation, HVAC and Building Services, Skilled Trades, Trucking and Transportation, Welding
University of West Florida
The University of West Florida is a public university in the State University System of Florida. Its career programs include a CCNE-accredited BSN (94% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate in 2025), an online RN to BSN, online MSN tracks, an entry-level Respiratory Therapy BS, and ABET-accredited cybersecurity and information technology degrees. 2026-27 undergraduate tuition and fees are $213.23 per credit for Florida residents.- 11000 University Pkwy. Pensacola, FL 32514
- 1170 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
- Healthcare and Nursing, Computer and Information Technology
West Coast University
West Coast University's only Florida campus is in Doral, serving Miami. It is WCU's only campus for the Associate Degree in Nursing (about 20 months; catalog estimate $58,030 for fall 2026 starts). Its BSN, at $99,447 the lowest of WCU's three states, runs in three paces, and it teaches LPN to BSN. A Direct-Entry MSN for bachelor's holders from other fields starts on 26 October 2026. We did not find Miami's NCLEX-RN pass rates.- 9250 NW 36th Street Doral, FL 33178
- Healthcare and Nursing, Dental
In Depth Guides to Specific Trades In Florida
If you are a Florida resident ready to make a career change, the best place to start is with a quality training program or degree.
Our career articles will help you learn about various careers that are available to you with the right training. You can learn if a particular career will be a good fit.
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- How to Become an Interior Designer in Florida
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Best Schools by Specialty
Healthcare Program Leadership
Keiser University dominates Florida’s healthcare education as the state’s largest private not-for-profit university with 20 campuses, serving 20,000 students. Offers comprehensive programs from Medical Assistant to Doctoral degrees, ranked #1 nationally in Social Mobility with 96.1% acceptance rate.
Ultimate Medical Academy provides flexible healthcare education with 80,000+ graduates, offering both online and on-campus programs in Clearwater with strong employer partnerships including national healthcare corporations.
Concorde Career Institute operates four Florida campuses with specialized healthcare programs completing in as little as 8 months, including Dental Hygiene, Medical Assistant, and Respiratory Therapy with ACCSC accreditation.
Community College Excellence
Miami Dade College leads as Florida’s largest college system with comprehensive certificate programs costing $1,500-$5,000, offering pathways in healthcare, business, technology, and skilled trades with strong industry partnerships.
Florida State College at Jacksonville serves as a major workforce development hub with 8 campuses, 150+ programs, and 95% job placement/transfer rate with courses starting at $308-$458 per class.
Santa Fe College in Gainesville offers distinctive facilities including planetarium, teaching zoo, and underground cave laboratory, serving 30,000 students with tuition at $2,563 annually for residents.
University-Level Technical Programs
Florida Institute of Technology provides technology-focused education with strong NASA connections, offering programs in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, and Aviation Management with 64% acceptance rate.
Nova Southeastern University operates as Florida’s largest private research university with 22,000 students from 115 countries, offering specialized healthcare programs including Florida’s only optometry college.
Skilled Trades Excellence
Universal Technical Institute operates three Florida campuses providing industry-leading automotive and transportation training with partnerships from 35+ leading brands and over $15 million in scholarships.
Tulsa Welding School Jacksonville campus offers comprehensive welding, HVAC, and electrical training with VR components, featuring 60+ years of experience and average starting salaries of $21.40/hour.
Creative Media and Arts
Full Sail University leads entertainment media education with accelerated programs completing bachelor’s degrees in 2.25 years, featuring alumni on major films and gaming projects with tuition $70,000-$95,000 total.
SAE Institute provides globally-recognized creative media education with diploma programs in 12 months and associate degrees in 16 months, specializing in audio, digital film, and game design.
Beauty and Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell Schools operates five Florida locations providing comprehensive beauty education with access to over 50,000 Paul Mitchell salons worldwide for job placement opportunities.
Empire Beauty Schools maintains four Florida campuses offering Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology with hands-on salon experience and industry partnerships.
Aviation and Maritime Training
Aviation Institute of Maintenance provides specialized aviation training in Casselberry with FAA licensing and ACCSC accreditation, offering comprehensive programs in Aviation Maintenance Technology.
Marine Mechanics Institute Orlando campus serves as the nation’s largest marine technician training center with 51-week programs and hands-on experience using industry-standard equipment.
Cost of Florida Trade Schools
Tuition Range Overview
Florida trade schools demonstrate the widest cost variation in the nation based on program type and institutional level:
Most Affordable Options:
- Community colleges: $76-$387 per credit hour
- Technical certificates: $2,460-$9,276 annually (State College of Florida)
- Specialized programs: $500-$4,250 for focused training
Mid-Range Investment:
- Private healthcare colleges: $11,241-$30,456 annually
- Beauty programs: $9,966-$16,716 (Aveda Institutes)
- Technical training: $15,000-$25,000 typical range
Premium Programs:
- University programs: $35,880-$43,670 annually (Nova Southeastern, Florida Institute of Technology)
- Comprehensive automotive: $22,900-$51,800 (Universal Technical Institute)
- Creative media: $70,000-$95,000 total program cost (Full Sail University)
Average Cost Estimate
Based on comprehensive data, Florida trade schools average $18,000-$25,000 for complete certification programs, with significant variation based on location, program complexity, and institutional prestige.
Who Grants Accreditation in Florida?
Trade schools in Florida are typically granted accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools may also grant accreditation. Specific programs, such as those in nursing or allied healthcare, may feature additional certifications from regional boards according to state or county law. Institutions that offer remote educational opportunities may feature other certificates from accrediting institutions outside of the region as well.