Trade Schools in Tallahassee, FL

Tallahassee, FL has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 825 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $675 to $14,250, with a median of $5,746 across the 15 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $42,077 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Lively Technical College, Tallahassee State College and North Florida Cosmetology Institute.

4
Schools
825
Graduates last year
$5,746
Median program tuition
$42,077
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 schools in Tallahassee, FL

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Lively Technical College

Tallahassee, FL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Barber and CNA and 12 more
Average net price
$8,792
Completion rate
58%
Type
Public

Tallahassee State College

Tallahassee, FL

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, CNA, Dental Assistant and Electrician and 6 more
Average net price
$7,008
Completion rate
38%
Type
Public

Also within 30 miles of Tallahassee

Gadsden Technical College

Quincy, FL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 3 more
Average net price
$2,996
Completion rate
100%
Type
Public

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $5,746 (range $675 to $14,250, 15 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Lively Technical College ($675), North Florida Cosmetology Institute ($2,265) and World Class Academy of Beauty Careers ($13,000). 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 8 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 22 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $42,077 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 Tallahassee, FL?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Lively Technical College and Tallahassee State 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.