Marion Technical College
Ocala, FL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Barber, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 11 more
- Average net price
- $6,815
- Completion rate
- 74%
- Type
- Public
Trade Schools in Ocala, FL
Ocala, FL has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 732 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $2,874 to $6,100, with a median of $4,850 across the 6 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $40,196 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Marion Technical College, Rasmussen University-Florida and College of Central Florida.
3
Schools
732
Graduates last year
$4,850
Median program tuition
$40,196
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 3 schools in Ocala, FL
Rasmussen University-Florida
Ocala, FL
- Programs
- CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 2 more
- Average net price
- $22,082
- Completion rate
- 38%
- Type
- Private for-profit
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL
- Programs
- Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic, Medical Billing and Coding and Surgical Technologist and 1 more
- Average net price
- $12,950
- Completion rate
- 43%
- Type
- Public
Also within 30 miles of Ocala
Tenaj Salon Institute
The Villages, FL
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $20,765
- Completion rate
- 54%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Withlacoochee Technical College
Inverness, FL
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Cosmetology, Electrician and HVAC and 4 more
- Average net price
- $11,662
- Completion rate
- 89%
- Type
- Public
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in Ocala, FL?
The median published tuition is $4,850 (range $2,874 to $6,100, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Marion Technical College ($2,874). 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 6 months to finish (2 to 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 25 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $40,196 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 Ocala, FL?
Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Marion Technical College and College of Central Florida.
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.