Trade Schools in Orlando, FL

Orlando, FL has 9 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 3 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 2,636 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $774 to $42,150, with a median of $4,959 across the 26 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $38,130 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Southern Technical College, Universal Technical Institute-Orlando and Orange Technical College.

9
Schools
2,636
Graduates last year
$4,959
Median program tuition
$38,130
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 9 schools in Orlando, FL

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Southern Technical College

Orlando, FL

Programs
HVAC, Medical Assistant and Welding
Average net price
$27,635
Completion rate
57%
Type
Private for-profit

Orange Technical College

Orlando, FL

Programs
CNA, Dental Assistant, LPN and Massage Therapy and 5 more
Average net price
$11,952
Completion rate
99%
Type
Public

Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, FL

Programs
CNA, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 2 more
Average net price
$19,736
Completion rate
13%
Type
Private nonprofit

Concorde Career Institute-Orlando

Orlando, FL

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy and 1 more
Average net price
$35,304
Completion rate
71%
Type
Private for-profit

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

Programs
EMT and Paramedic and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$9,264
Completion rate
50%
Type
Public

Orange Technical College-South Campus

Orlando, FL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, Diesel Mechanic and Electrician and 3 more
Average net price
$12,612
Completion rate
26%
Type
Public

Gwinnett Institute

Orlando, FL

Programs
LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$34,239
Type
Private for-profit

Affinity Hair Academy

Orlando, FL

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$29,729
Completion rate
85%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Orlando

Herzing University-Orlando

Winter Park, FL

Programs
Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$20,060
Completion rate
38%
Type
Private nonprofit

Cortiva Institute

Maitland, FL

Programs
Massage Therapy
Average net price
$31,198
Completion rate
74%
Type
Private for-profit

Osceola Technical College

Kissimmee, FL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 9 more
Average net price
$7,842
Completion rate
73%
Type
Public

Academy of Career Training

Kissimmee, FL

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Completion rate
97%
Type
Private for-profit

Seminole State College of Florida

Sanford, FL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Electrician, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 4 more
Average net price
$3,904
Completion rate
47%
Type
Public

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $4,959 (range $774 to $42,150, 26 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Orange Technical College ($774), Orange Technical College-South Campus ($2,291) and Gwinnett Institute ($14,100). 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 9 months to finish (2 to 18 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 23 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $38,130 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 Orlando, FL?

Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including Orange Technical College, Valencia College and Orange Technical College-South Campus.

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.