Trade Schools in Saint Petersburg, FL

Saint Petersburg, FL has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 422 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,190 to $12,995, with a median of $4,546 across the 10 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $37,787 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg, Loraines Academy & Spa and Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay.

3
Schools
422
Graduates last year
$4,546
Median program tuition
$37,787
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Saint Petersburg, FL

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Loraines Academy & Spa

Saint Petersburg, FL

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

Also within 30 miles of Saint Petersburg

Cortiva Institute

St. Petersburg, FL

Programs
Esthetician and Massage Therapy
Average net price
$33,619
Completion rate
83%
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

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

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

Aveda Institute-Tallahassee

Clearwater, FL

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy
Average net price
$26,344
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

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

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Saint Petersburg, FL?

The median published tuition is $4,546 (range $2,190 to $12,995, 10 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg ($2,190) and Loraines Academy & Spa ($8,700). 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 11 months to finish (5 to 14 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 10 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $37,787 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 Saint Petersburg, FL?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg.

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.