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2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Florida
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
The Most Popular Trade Schools in Florida ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 270 schools in Florida to see which programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Trade Schools in Florida
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Our 2023 rankings named Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater the most popular school in Florida for trade school students working on their degree. UMA Clearwater is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Clearwater, Florida. It awarded 7,575 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,507 in student loans.After graduating from UMA Clearwater, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $21,883 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
The programs at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Florida. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 5,706 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $44,751 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $201 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,413 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Out of the 270 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide landed the # 3 spot on the list. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Daytona Beach, Florida. It awarded 3,705 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Embry-Riddle Worldwide accumulate an average of $30,712 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $817. Once they receive their degree, Embry-Riddle Worldwide graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $65,116 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Florida Institute of Technology. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Florida list. Miami, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 1,315 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $7,709 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, South Florida Institute of Technology graduates make an average of $25,123 annually. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Broward College is a great place for trade school students. This large public school is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and it awarded 13,441 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from BC accumulate an average of $9,988 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, BC graduates make an average of $42,319 annually. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Central Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #6 on the list. UCF is located in Orlando, Florida and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 20,166 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from UCF accumulate an average of $28,349 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $221, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UCF graduates make an average of $44,595 annually. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Valencia College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #7 on the list. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 17,631 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $15,450 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $102, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Valencia College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,350 during the early years of their career. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Florida State College at Jacksonville came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Florida ranking. FSCJ is a large public school situated in Jacksonville, Florida. It awarded 7,124 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,014 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, FSCJ graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,241 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Palm Beach State College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Florida list. This large public school is located in Lake Worth, Florida, and it awarded 5,792 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $9,617 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Palm Beach State College graduates make an average of $36,671 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
With a ranking of #10, Miami Dade College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. MDC is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16,153 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from MDC accumulate an average of $14,646 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, MDC graduates make an average of $37,255 annually. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Seminole State College of Florida landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Seminole State is located in Sanford, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 5,853 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from Seminole State accumulate an average of $16,867 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Seminole State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,833 during the early year of their career. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Florida list. Located in Tampa, Florida, the large public school awarded 14,285 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from USF Tampa accumulate an average of $30,630 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $205, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, USF Tampa graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,747 during the early year of their career. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
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Hillsborough Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #13 on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 7,304 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from HCC accumulate an average of $14,680 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $95.After graduating from HCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,156 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
With a ranking of #14, Universal Technical Institute - Orlando did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 1,273 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,984 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $192. During the early years of their career, UTI Orlando graduates make an average of $33,646 annually. Around 3% of those degree recipients were women.
Rasmussen University - Florida landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Rasmussen University - Florida is located in Ocala, Florida and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4,205 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,566 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $168. Once they receive their degree, Rasmussen University - Florida graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,940 during the early year of their career. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Florida ranking. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 938 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $8,015 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $185 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from TWS, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,926 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 10% were women.
Indian River State College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Florida list. This fairly large public school is located in Fort Pierce, Florida, and it awarded 4,247 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,014 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Indian River State College graduates make an average of $35,566 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
With a ranking of #18, Daytona State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, the fairly large public school awarded 3,322 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,413 in student loans.After graduating from Daytona State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,012 during the early years of their career. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #18, Sheridan Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Hollywood, Florida, the small public school awarded 1,059 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Once they receive their degree, Sheridan Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $23,311 during the early year of their career. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #20, Southern Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Southern Technical College is located in Orlando, Florida and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,239 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,483 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $54, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Southern Technical College graduates make an average of $24,788 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
St Petersburg College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. SPC is a public institution located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,422 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from SPC accumulate an average of $21,985 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, SPC graduates make an average of $40,600 annually. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 1,567 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,814 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $782 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $61,176 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.
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Eastern Florida State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #23 on the list. Melbourne, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 5,016 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from EFSC accumulate an average of $16,150 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, EFSC graduates make an average of $35,517 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Erwin Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in Tampa, Florida, the very small public school awarded 387 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Once they receive their degree, Erwin Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,741 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Manatee Technical College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Florida list. Manatee Technical College is a small public school located in Bradenton, Florida that handed out 870 degrees in 2021-2022.
Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
Rest of the Top 15% Most Popular Trade Schools in Florida
Not only did these schools make the top 41 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our most popular trade school schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Florida Career College - Lauderdale Lakes | Lauderdale Lakes, FL |
| 43 | Praxis Institute | Miami, FL |
| 44 | Orange Technical College - Mid Florida Campus | Orlando, FL |
| 45 | Lake Technical College | Eustis, FL |
| 46 | Florida International University | Miami, FL |
| 47 | Florida Career College - Boynton Beach | Boynton Beach, FL |
| 48 | Boca Beauty Academy | Boca Raton, FL |
| 49 | Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg | Saint Petersburg, FL |
| 50 | Florida Career College - Margate | Margate, FL |
| 51 | American Medical Academy | Miami, FL |
| 52 | William T McFatter Technical College | Davie, FL |
| 53 | L3 Commercial Training Solutions Airline Academy | Sanford, FL |
| 54 | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL |
| 55 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL |
Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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