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2026 Best Trade Schools in Florida
Looking for the best Trade degree programs in Florida? Our ranking highlights 336 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Trade College evaluated 216 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Trade Degree Schools in Florida
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach this year in Florida. Set in Daytona Beach, FL, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. In-state tuition and fees run about $44,074. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach Trade students take on a median of $22,845 in debt. See the full Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach profile
Rasmussen College Florida came in at #2 on this year's Trade ranking in Florida. Set in Ocala, FL, Rasmussen College Florida is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,256. Graduates carry a median of $28,798 in student loans. More on Rasmussen College Florida
The strong Trade programs at University Of South Florida Main Campus earned it the #3 place in Florida. Based in Tampa, FL, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public institution. About 77% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,410, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,829 in student loans. See the full University Of South Florida Main Campus profile
Out of the 216 schools in Florida in this year's ranking, University Of Florida landed the #4 spot. Set in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Florida
A rank of #5 makes Florida International University one of the top choices in Florida. Florida International University is a public school based in Miami, FL. About 74% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $6,565, with out-of-state students paying around $18,964. The median Trade program debt is $19,349. See the full Florida International University profile
University Of Miami did well this year, earning the #6 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Coral Gables, FL. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,616. The median Trade program debt is $17,750. Read more about University Of Miami
College Of Business And Technology Flagler did well this year, earning the #7 position. This private for-profit school is set in Miami, FL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,032. The median Trade program debt is $15,276. Read more about College Of Business And Technology Flagler
Hodges University placed #8 among Trade schools in Florida. Hodges University is a private not-for-profit school based in Fort Myers, FL. Typical Trade student debt is $29,762. Read the full report on Hodges University
College Of Business And Technology Hialeah came in at #9 in this year's ranking. This private for-profit school is set in Hialeah, FL. In-state tuition and fees average $14,030. Typical Trade student debt is $19,406. More on College Of Business And Technology Hialeah
The University Of West Florida landed the #10 spot in Florida this year. Based in Pensacola, FL, The University Of West Florida is a public institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,776, with out-of-state students paying around $18,658. Students borrow a median of $19,677 to complete their Trade program here. More on The University Of West Florida
Florida Gulf Coast University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Fort Myers, FL. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $6,118 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,162. Graduates carry a median of $20,015 in student loans. Get the full Florida Gulf Coast University report
Nova Southeastern University placed #12 among Trade schools in Florida. Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Nova Southeastern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 63%. Students from in state pay about $38,700 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,021 to complete their Trade program here. See the full Nova Southeastern University profile
University Of Central Florida did well this year, earning the #13 position. Located in Orlando, FL, University Of Central Florida is a public institution. University Of Central Florida graduates 78% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,368, while out-of-state students pay about $22,467. The median Trade program debt is $21,620. See the full University Of Central Florida profile
Edison State College placed #14 among Trade schools in Florida. Set in Fort Myers, FL, Edison State College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,401 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,979. Graduates carry a median of $13,356 in student loans. Get the full Edison State College report
Valencia College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Set in Orlando, FL, Valencia College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,664, while out-of-state students pay about $9,576. Students borrow a median of $14,413 to complete their Trade program here. Read more about Valencia College
Florida Institute Of Technology Online ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Based in Melbourne, FL, Florida Institute Of Technology Online is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,780. Typical Trade student debt is $38,188. Read the full report on Florida Institute Of Technology Online
Barry University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Located in Miami, FL, Barry University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,350. Typical Trade student debt is $31,180. Get the full Barry University report
Florida Institute Of Technology landed the #19 spot in Florida this year. Set in Melbourne, FL, Florida Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,900. Students borrow a median of $32,114 to complete their Trade program here. Get the full Florida Institute Of Technology report
University Of North Florida did well this year, earning the #20 position. Located in Jacksonville, FL, University Of North Florida is a public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,964, compared with $19,407 for out-of-state students. Typical Trade student debt is $18,523. Read more about University Of North Florida
Hillsborough Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Based in Tampa, FL, Hillsborough Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,491, while out-of-state students pay about $9,088. Typical Trade student debt is $16,142. Get the full Hillsborough Community College report
Miami Dade College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Set in Miami, FL, Miami Dade College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,838 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,661. Typical Trade student debt is $11,967. Read the full report on Miami Dade College
North Florida Community College landed the #23 spot in Florida this year. Set in Madison, FL, North Florida Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,994, compared with $11,460 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,902 to complete their Trade program here. Get the full North Florida Community College report
Palm Beach State College placed #24 among Trade schools in Florida. Set in Lake Worth, FL, Palm Beach State College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,050, while out-of-state students pay about $10,910. Palm Beach State College Trade students take on a median of $12,518 in debt. Read more about Palm Beach State College
Florida Career College Orlando did well this year, earning the #25 position. Set in Orlando, FL, Florida Career College Orlando is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $11,828 to complete their Trade program here. More on Florida Career College Orlando
Polk State College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Located in Winter Haven, FL, Polk State College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,694, with out-of-state students paying around $9,818. The median Trade program debt is $14,806. Read the full report on Polk State College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Trade Degree Schools in Florida
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Broward College did well this year, earning the #27 position. Broward College is a public school based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Students from in state pay about $2,830 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,952. The median Trade program debt is $13,110. Get the full Broward College report
Southwest Florida College did well this year, earning the #28 position. Based in Fort Myers, FL, Southwest Florida College is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,125. The median Trade program debt is $23,641. Get the full Southwest Florida College report
State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota landed the #29 spot in Florida this year. Based in Bradenton, FL, State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,074, with out-of-state students paying around $11,595. State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota Trade students take on a median of $17,360 in debt. See the full State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota profile
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale landed the #30 spot in Florida this year. Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit institution. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,056. Graduates carry a median of $36,416 in student loans. Read the full report on Keiser University Ft Lauderdale
Florida Atlantic University landed the #31 spot in Florida this year. Florida Atlantic University is a public school based in Boca Raton, FL. Florida Atlantic University graduates 63% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,879, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Graduates carry a median of $20,212 in student loans. More on Florida Atlantic University
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Located in Tallahassee, FL, Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is a public institution. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University graduates 53% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,785, while out-of-state students pay about $17,725. Students borrow a median of $26,824 to complete their Trade program here. Get the full Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University report
Santa Fe College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Based in Gainesville, FL, Santa Fe College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,563, with out-of-state students paying around $9,189. The median Trade program debt is $17,558. Get the full Santa Fe College report
St Petersburg College landed the #34 spot in Florida this year. St Petersburg College is a public school based in St. Petersburg, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,682, with out-of-state students paying around $9,286. Typical Trade student debt is $24,385. Read more about St Petersburg College
Seminole State College Of Florida came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Set in Sanford, FL, Seminole State College Of Florida is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,122, with out-of-state students paying around $11,447. Students borrow a median of $18,419 to complete their Trade program here. Get the full Seminole State College Of Florida report
Southern Technical College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Set in Orlando, FL, Southern Technical College is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $14,400 to complete their Trade program here. Read the full report on Southern Technical College
Chipola College did well this year, earning the #37 position. Based in Marianna, FL, Chipola College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,120 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,950. Graduates carry a median of $9,097 in student loans. Read more about Chipola College
Florida Gateway College landed the #38 spot in Florida this year. This public school is set in Lake City, FL. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,100, while out-of-state students pay about $11,747. Graduates carry a median of $8,669 in student loans. Read the full report on Florida Gateway College
Devry University Florida placed #39 among Trade schools in Florida. Devry University Florida is a private for-profit school based in Orlando, FL. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,008. Devry University Florida Trade students take on a median of $46,249 in debt. Read the full report on Devry University Florida
Eastern Florida State College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Melbourne, FL. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,791, compared with $10,976 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $18,123 in student loans. Read the full report on Eastern Florida State College
Florida Career College Miami ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Based in Miami, FL, Florida Career College Miami is a private for-profit institution. Typical Trade student debt is $14,057. Read more about Florida Career College Miami
City College Altamonte Springs came in at #42 in this year's ranking. City College Altamonte Springs is a private for-profit school based in Altamonte Springs, FL. Students from in state pay about $18,615 in tuition and fees. Typical Trade student debt is $28,128. See the full City College Altamonte Springs profile
Florida State College At Jacksonville came in at #43 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Jacksonville, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,657, with out-of-state students paying around $9,631. Typical Trade student debt is $19,139. See the full Florida State College At Jacksonville profile
Indian River State College placed #44 among Trade schools in Florida. Located in Fort Pierce, FL, Indian River State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,764, with out-of-state students paying around $10,201. Graduates carry a median of $10,492 in student loans. Read more about Indian River State College
Gulf Coast State College placed #45 among Trade schools in Florida. This public school is set in Panama City, FL. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,370, while out-of-state students pay about $8,635. Students borrow a median of $8,286 to complete their Trade program here. Read the full report on Gulf Coast State College
City College Fort Lauderdale did well this year, earning the #46 position. This private for-profit school is set in Hollywood, FL. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,615. Students borrow a median of $35,613 to complete their Trade program here. Get the full City College Fort Lauderdale report
Daytona State College came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Set in Daytona Beach, FL, Daytona State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,106, while out-of-state students pay about $11,994. Daytona State College Trade students take on a median of $14,227 in debt. More on Daytona State College
Tallahassee Community College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. This public school is set in Tallahassee, FL. Students from in state pay about $2,026 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,062. The median Trade program debt is $16,340. Read the full report on Tallahassee Community College
Saint Johns River State College landed the #49 spot in Florida this year. Saint Johns River State College is a public school based in Palatka, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,591, with out-of-state students paying around $9,334. Graduates carry a median of $16,293 in student loans. See the full Saint Johns River State College profile
College Of Central Florida placed #50 among Trade schools in Florida. Located in Ocala, FL, College Of Central Florida is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,710, with out-of-state students paying around $10,517. The median Trade program debt is $18,934. Get the full College Of Central Florida report
Florida National University Main Campus ranked #51 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Located in Hialeah, FL, Florida National University Main Campus is a private for-profit institution. About 39% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $17,368. The median Trade program debt is $27,884. Read more about Florida National University Main Campus
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 216 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 336 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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