Here are the best schools in Astatula. This guide lists accredited options nearby, popular programs, and Florida licensing steps. It also shows flexible training paths and trusted resources. Trades like electrical, HVAC, and welding remain in steady demand across Florida1.
Compare Trade Schools Near Astatula, Florida
All schools below are accredited and within a reasonable drive of Astatula. Program lengths are typical ranges. Check each school for current start dates and schedules23.
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local group by BOC Score, with the highest at the top. The BOC Score is computed from federal
IPEDS and College Scorecard data; schools without enough data to score appear last.
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Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%
Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
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BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from
federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings
are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single
trade. Distance is measured from the main population center in Florida.
Schools closest to the main population center in Florida are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in Florida is shown for reference.
The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation,
earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within
each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it.
*Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is
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Median Annual Wage by Trade - Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL's most-employed tradesTrades ranked by local employment (BLS QCEW); wages are median annual pay (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; metro area where reported, otherwise statewide).
Median annual wage by trade in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
Trade
Median annual wage
Culinary workers
$61,390
Medical assistants
$43,800
Phlebotomy technicians
$39,390
Nursing assistants
$37,690
Patient care technicians
$37,690
Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Astatula, Florida (2026 Guide)Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard - median earnings of all graduates at each school (not a single program).
Median graduate earnings by school for schools serving Best Trade Schools in Astatula, Florida (2026 Guide)
School
Median graduate earnings
Valencia College
$46,937
Lake-Sumter State College
$46,194
City College-Altamonte Springs
$40,977
Lake Technical College
$40,817
Tenaj Salon Institute
$23,171
Cost, Earnings, and Program Length in Astatula
Among the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL area’s most-employed trades (BLS QCEW 2024), median annual pay ranges from $37,690 to $61,390 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025); the chart above compares the five with the largest local workforces. Published tuition across the trade-relevant schools serving Astatula ranges from $2,664 to $18,529 per year (IPEDS and College Scorecard); schools that do not publish a rate are marked “Contact school for pricing” in the table below. Typical medical assistant training runs 9-12 months (certificate or diploma) (TradeCareerPath program data).
Electrician
Electricians keep homes, schools, and businesses powered. The field shows steady national growth with ongoing replacement needs. Florida’s booming construction and service sectors support consistent demand1. Training often starts with a clock-hour program or an apprenticeship, then moves to journeyman and contractor licensing. Learn more: Electrician careers.
HVAC/R Technician
HVAC techs install and service heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems. Technicians who hold EPA 608 and additional credentials have an edge. Many Florida programs are designed to prepare you for EPA 608 right away4. Learn more: HVAC careers.
Welder
Welders work in fabrication, construction, manufacturing, and repair. Certifications from AWS are the key to entry and advancement. Area schools offer structural and pipe basics, with practice in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW. Learn more: Welding careers.
Plumber
Plumbers and pipefitters serve residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Florida contractors value hands-on school training plus registered apprenticeships. After a few years in the field, many techs pursue the plumbing contractor exam. Learn more: Plumbing careers.
BLS data shows these trades provide stable employment with hands-on work and strong replacement needs as experienced workers retire1.
Job growth uses state projections when available and national projections (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034) when state data is unavailable. Median pay for each trade is shown in the comparison table above.
Licensing is handled at the state level for contractors and often at the county/city level for journeyman cards. Always verify local rules before you test or apply.
Verify accreditors and programs: always check College Navigator and the school’s accreditor before you enroll23.
A good move is to visit two or three campuses near Astatula. Sit in on a lab if allowed. Ask about outcomes data, credential pass rates, and employer partners. Then choose the program that fits your schedule and gets you into the field fast.
About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.
