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
Trade Schools in Winter Haven, FL
Winter Haven, FL has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 322 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Graduates earned a median of $32,671 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Ridge Technical College, Polk State College and UR Beauty & Barber Academy-At True Family Barber Academy.
3
Schools
322
Graduates last year
$32,671
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 3 schools in Winter Haven, FL
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
UR Beauty & Barber Academy-At True Family Barber Academy
Winter Haven, FL
- Programs
- Barber and Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $18,522
- Type
- Private for-profit
Also within 30 miles of Winter Haven
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
Traviss Technical College
Lakeland, FL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 8 more
- Completion rate
- 65%
- Type
- Public
Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
- Average net price
- $14,196
- Completion rate
- 75%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Empire Beauty School-Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $17,295
- Completion rate
- 66%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Academy of Career Training
Kissimmee, FL
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
- Completion rate
- 97%
- 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
Affinity Hair Academy
Orlando, FL
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $29,729
- Completion rate
- 85%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Common questions
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 10 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $32,671 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 Winter Haven, FL?
Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Ridge Technical College and Polk 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.