So, you are beginning your search for a trade school in Florida! What a great choice you are making!
Whether you are looking to attend a school in a big city like Tallahassee, or in a smaller, more rural area there are definitely many options. Our list of schools provides some of the most important information you may want to know before making a decision to enroll.
From net price to total enrollment, you can find the best match for your needs. Our data is updated annually so you can be assured the information is as accurate as possible.
So, scroll through the list, see which ones sound like good possibilities and reach out to the school for more information.
No matter which choice you make, just know that attending trade school in the Sunshine State is a great choice for a brighter future!
Have an idea of the type of trade career you want to do? Check out our skill specific trade schools guides for Florida.
Florida Trade Schools
This list of Florida vocational schools are broken out into our partner schools and then a list of additional schools for you to consider.
We do not include any 4-year schools in our lists!
The schools listed below are all specifically trade schools with a few community colleges as well if they offer a diverse selection of trade careers.
Trade Schools By City In Florida
Are you looking for a vocational school in a specific city in Florida?
Below are some of the cities that offer the most opportunities for those looking for a technical or trade school.
JacksonvilleMiamiOrlandoTampaPartner Trade Schools Near You In Florida
Already have an idea of what kind of vocational training program you are looking for? Our partner schools are a great place to start!
Go ahead and select a program, enter your zip and find the schools that are closest to you in what is known as the Sunshine State.
Additional Vocational Schools In Florida
The data below is from the Integrated Postsecondary Education System (IPEDS) as well as some manual research we have done.
When we can, we include data around cost of education, financial aid, and the courses each school offers.
American Advanced Technicians Institute
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $22,728.00
Aparicio-Levy Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: NA
APC Crane Training
Details:
APC Crane training offers classroom and field training in classrooms across the country in a variety of cities. They only offer training and certification for crane operators.
Atlantic Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $11,693.00
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $23,291.00
Details:
Aviation Institute of Maintenance has several locations across the country. Their aviation programs include courses in aircraft power plant technology, airframe mechanics, industrial mechanics, and more.
School data for this listing is from the Irving, Texas location.
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology
Housing: Yes
Average Net Price: $33,567.00
Big Bend Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $10,294.00
CDA Technical Institute
Housing: Yes
Average Net Price: $36,738.00
Charlotte Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $12,143.00
Commercial Diving Technologies Institute
Details:
CDTI offers several programs including unrestricted surface supplied diver, national surface supplied diver, diver medic, and underwater burning specialist.
The unrestricted surface supplied diver program is a 26-week course (900 hours) and will provide you the training needed to do diving jobs to a depth of 165 feet. This program will allow you to graduate with several certifications in various areas which will increase your job opportunities. You can also achieve a DCBC certification which will allow you to work worldwide.
The national surface supplied diver is a 17-week (625 hour) course which will allow you to weld and burn underwater, do decompression dives, and work on offshore projects. The diver medic technician course is a 2-week program that will allow you to provide medical services to injured divers. The underwater burning specialist is a 1-week course where a diver can learn more about oxy-arc cutting in a more hands-on environment.
Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau (CICB)
Details:
CICB has been training crane and rigging professionals since 1969. They have locations in Florida, Texas, and Arizona.
Erwin Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $11,982.00
First Coast Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $19,231.00
Fort Myers Technical College
Housing: No
Job Placement: Yes
Fortis College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $19,417.00
Details:
Fortis offers programs in several states across the country. Each location may differ in the programs they offer so be sure to check the school location and see what programs they offer.
School details shown here are for Mobile, Alabama.
Futura Career Institute
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $16,901.00
George Stone Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $9,643.00
George T Baker Aviation Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $3,110.00
Immokalee Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $2,143.00
International Union of Operating Engineers
Details:
With over 1,000 instructors and many locations throughout the United States and Canada, IUOE is a great choice for learning how to handle heavy duty equipment. Each location offers different types of opportunities for training and apprenticeships. Classroom instruction, simulators, and working onsite with an experienced journeyman are all parts of the training you will receive.
Jones Technical Institute
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $19,281.00
L3Harris Flight Academy
Housing: Yes
Average Net Price: $115,511.00
Lake Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $11,817.00
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $6,906.00
Lively Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $12,351.00
Lorenzo Walker Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $7,795.00
Manatee Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $4,233.00
Marion Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $9,080.00
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $6,510.00
National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $26,229.00
National Training Incorporated
Cost Range: $7,500-$13,000
Details:
Get your CDL and specialty training on National Training’s 350 acre CDL training property located in Florida. Learn to drive heavy equipment or a semi-tractor-trailer on their private highway and simulator. The school is approved by the State of Florida and the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Since 1978 they have trained over 40,000 students and have maintained a 100% job placement rate! They offer several options for tuition assistance including income sharing, which allows you to pay down your tuition after you gain employment.
Okaloosa Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $6,618.00
Osceola Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $4,721.00
Pinellas Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $3,353.00
Radford M Locklin Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $3,333.00
Ridge Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $16,194.00
Riveroak Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $9,930.00
Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $12,359.00
Sage Truck Driving School
Sheridan Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $5,077.00
South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center Campus
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $4,169.00
South Florida Institute of Technology
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $15,954.00
Southern Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $19,397.00
Suncoast Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $8,838.00
The College of the Florida Keys
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $16,338
Traviss Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $6,128.00
Treasure Coast Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $3,588.00
Tulsa Welding School
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $22,626.00
Universal Technical Institute
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $23,474.00
Details:
Universal Technical Institute has several locations across the United States. Each location offers programs in different trade skills which include automotive, welding, motorcycle, and even Nascar! Visit their main website to find the location and program that is right for you!
School data shown on this listing is for the Southern California location.
William T McFatter Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $11,094.00
Withlacoochee Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $3,564.00