Trade Schools in Gainesville, FL

Gainesville, FL has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 409 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,910 to $13,245, with a median of $10,480 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $22,935 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Santa Fe College, Florida School of Massage and Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville.

4
Schools
409
Graduates last year
$10,480
Median program tuition
$22,935
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 schools in Gainesville, FL

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Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Dental Assistant and 9 more
Average net price
$11,289
Completion rate
53%
Type
Public

Florida School of Massage

Gainesville, FL

Programs
Massage Therapy
Average net price
$19,425
Completion rate
70%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Gainesville

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $10,480 (range $3,910 to $13,245, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville ($3,910) and Florida School of Massage ($10,835). 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 7 months to finish (5 to 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $22,935 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 Gainesville, FL?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Santa Fe 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.