Trade Schools in Fort Myers, FL

Fort Myers, FL has 9 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 7 private. Together they graduated 1,662 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $575 to $22,110, with a median of $10,200 across the 19 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $27,292 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Fort Myers Technical College, Florida Academy and Florida SouthWestern State College.

9
Schools
1,662
Graduates last year
$10,200
Median program tuition
$27,292
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 9 schools in Fort Myers, FL

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Florida Academy

Fort Myers, FL

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and HVAC and 2 more
Average net price
$19,014
Completion rate
75%
Type
Private for-profit

Southern Technical College

Fort Myers, FL

Programs
HVAC, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technologist and Welding
Average net price
$21,362
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Fort Myers

Fort Myers, FL

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$23,908
Completion rate
79%
Type
Private for-profit

Lee Professional Institute

Fort Myers, FL

Programs
Massage Therapy
Average net price
$15,954
Completion rate
96%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Fort Myers

Cozmo Beauty School

Bonita Springs, FL

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$16,210
Completion rate
74%
Type
Private for-profit

Immokalee Technical College

Immokalee, FL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and HVAC and 2 more
Average net price
$11,099
Completion rate
75%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Fort Myers, FL?

The median published tuition is $10,200 (range $575 to $22,110, 19 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Fort Myers Technical College ($575), Aveda Institute-Fort Myers ($4,400) and The Salon Professional Academy-Ft Myers ($6,150). 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 17 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 $27,292 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 Fort Myers, FL?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Fort Myers Technical College and Florida SouthWestern 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.