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.
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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.