Trade Schools in Sarasota, FL

Sarasota, FL has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 489 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,971 to $16,900, with a median of $7,972 across the 12 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $30,560 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Suncoast Technical College, Sarasota School of Massage Therapy and Meridian College.

3
Schools
489
Graduates last year
$7,972
Median program tuition
$30,560
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Sarasota, FL

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Suncoast Technical College

Sarasota, FL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Cosmetology and 6 more
Average net price
$14,884
Completion rate
42%
Type
Public

Meridian College

Sarasota, FL

Programs
Cosmetology, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$34,295
Completion rate
65%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Sarasota

Manatee Technical College

Bradenton, FL

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, Carpentry and CNA and 15 more
Completion rate
84%
Type
Public

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $7,972 (range $3,971 to $16,900, 12 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Suncoast Technical College ($3,971), Sarasota School of Massage Therapy ($15,325) and Meridian College ($15,500). 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 12 months to finish (8 to 15 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 $30,560 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 Sarasota, FL?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Suncoast Technical 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.