Trade Schools in Tampa, FL

Tampa, FL has 12 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 4 public and 8 private. Together they graduated 1,946 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,424 to $41,140, with a median of $9,075 across the 30 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $33,555 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Hillsborough Community College, Concorde Career Institute-Tampa and Erwin Technical College.

12
Schools
1,946
Graduates last year
$9,075
Median program tuition
$33,555
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 12 schools in Tampa, FL

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Hillsborough Community College

Tampa, FL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Dental Assistant and Diesel Mechanic and 8 more
Average net price
$3,594
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

Erwin Technical College

Tampa, FL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, Carpentry and Cosmetology and 11 more
Average net price
$4,095
Completion rate
81%
Type
Public

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

Also within 30 miles of Tampa

Aveda Institute-Tallahassee

Clearwater, FL

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy
Average net price
$26,344
Completion rate
72%
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

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

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

Loraines Academy & Spa

Saint Petersburg, FL

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

Pasco-Hernando State College

New Port Richey, FL

Programs
Aviation Maintenance, CNA, Dental Assistant and EMT and Paramedic and 6 more
Average net price
$4,278
Completion rate
40%
Type
Public

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $9,075 (range $1,424 to $41,140, 30 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Aparicio-Levy Technical College ($1,424), Shear Excellence Hair Academy ($2,250) and Erwin Technical College ($3,325). 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 17 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 43 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $33,555 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 Tampa, FL?

Yes. 4 public schools offer it, including Hillsborough Community College, Erwin Technical College, Aparicio-Levy Technical College and H W Brewster 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.