Trade Schools in Clearwater, FL

Clearwater, FL has 5 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 8,431 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,687 to $39,900, with a median of $9,900 across the 15 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $31,147 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Ultimate Medical Academy, Aveda Institute-Tallahassee and National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay.

5
Schools
8,431
Graduates last year
$9,900
Median program tuition
$31,147
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 schools in Clearwater, FL

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Ultimate Medical Academy

Clearwater, FL

Programs
CNA, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 2 more
Average net price
$23,657
Completion rate
55%
Type
Private nonprofit

Aveda Institute-Tallahassee

Clearwater, FL

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy
Average net price
$26,344
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Clearwater

American Institute of Beauty

Largo, FL

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$10,621
Completion rate
63%
Type
Private for-profit

Cortiva Institute

St. Petersburg, FL

Programs
Esthetician and Massage Therapy
Average net price
$33,619
Completion rate
83%
Type
Private for-profit

Loraines Academy & Spa

Saint Petersburg, FL

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician, Massage Therapy and Nail Technician
Type
Private for-profit

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, Lineworker, Medical Billing and Coding and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$1,079
Completion rate
35%
Type
Public

Concorde Career Institute-Tampa

Tampa, FL

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy and 1 more
Average net price
$34,694
Completion rate
63%
Type
Private for-profit

Summit Salon Academy

Tampa, FL

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy
Average net price
$29,579
Completion rate
92%
Type
Private for-profit

Shear Excellence Hair Academy

Tampa, FL

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$25,556
Completion rate
63%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Clearwater, FL?

The median published tuition is $9,900 (range $3,687 to $39,900, 15 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater ($3,687), Aveda Institute-Tallahassee ($9,900) and Center for Neurosomatic Studies ($27,400). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 11 months to finish (7 to 19 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 19 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $31,147 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Clearwater, FL?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.