Trade Schools in Lakeland, FL

Lakeland, FL has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 470 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $680 to $18,216, with a median of $5,293 across the 12 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $21,025 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Traviss Technical College, Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Lakeland and Empire Beauty School-Lakeland.

3
Schools
470
Graduates last year
$5,293
Median program tuition
$21,025
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Lakeland, FL

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Traviss Technical College

Lakeland, FL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 8 more
Completion rate
65%
Type
Public

Also within 30 miles of Lakeland

Polk State College

Winter Haven, FL

Programs
Aviation Maintenance, EMT and Paramedic and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$7,232
Completion rate
33%
Type
Public

Ridge Technical College

Winter Haven, FL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Cosmetology, Electrician and HVAC and 7 more
Average net price
$22,245
Completion rate
83%
Type
Public

Ruben's Five Star Academy

Lake Wales, FL

Programs
Barber, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$24,434
Completion rate
65%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $5,293 (range $680 to $18,216, 12 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Traviss Technical College ($680), Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Lakeland ($3,495) and Empire Beauty School-Lakeland ($16,320). 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 10 months to finish (2 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 8 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $21,025 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 Lakeland, FL?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Traviss Technical College.

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.