Here are the best schools in Belleview. This guide compares accredited programs near you, explains Florida licensing, and points you to fast-growing trades. Use it to choose a program with solid outcomes and the right schedule for your life. Construction, HVAC, and service trades remain strong in Florida’s climate and growth market1.
Compare Trade Schools Near Belleview, Florida
Below are accredited options in Belleview and nearby Ocala, Eustis, and Inverness. Program lengths vary by schedule and start date.
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30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
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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 - Ocala, 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 Ocala, FL
Trade
Median annual wage
Culinary workers
$55,540
Medical assistants
$37,310
Phlebotomy technicians
$37,140
Nursing assistants
$36,510
Patient care technicians
$36,510
Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Belleview, 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 Belleview, Florida (2026 Guide)
School
Median graduate earnings
Taylor College
$67,357
Rasmussen University-Florida
$59,996
Lake-Sumter State College
$46,194
Lake Technical College
$40,817
Marion Technical College
$38,674
Withlacoochee Technical College
$36,110
Cost, Earnings, and Program Length in Belleview
Among the Ocala, FL area’s most-employed trades (BLS QCEW 2024), median annual pay ranges from $36,510 to $55,540 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 Belleview ranges from $2,710 to $18,424 per year (IPEDS and College Scorecard); schools that do not publish a rate are marked “Contact school for pricing” in the table below. Typical culinary worker training runs 1-2 years (culinary school or apprenticeship) (TradeCareerPath program data).
Electricians work across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Growth is driven by construction, solar, EV charging, and ongoing maintenance1. In Florida, many techs start with school-based training or an apprenticeship, then advance under a licensed contractor. See pathways and salaries on our electrician hub: Explore Electrician Careers.
HVAC/R Technician
Florida’s heat and humidity create steady, year-round work in air conditioning. Employers value grads with hands-on lab time and EPA 608 certification for refrigerants1. Training often takes 9-12 months for entry level. Learn more: Explore HVAC Careers.
Welder
Welding supports construction, fabrication, and repair across Central Florida. Short programs can move you into entry roles. Advance by earning process-specific certs (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW) and structural/pipe qualifications1. Start here: Explore Welding Careers.
Plumber
Plumbing pros are essential for new builds and service calls. Florida’s licensing tracks are contractor-focused; many techs begin as helpers or apprentices, then test for contractor licenses later1. Path details: Explore Plumbing Careers.
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.
Train via school or apprenticeship and gain verifiable experience.
Choose Certified Electrical Contractor (statewide) or Registered Electrical Contractor (local).
Apply, document experience/financial stability, pass the required exams.
Maintain liability insurance and complete continuing education for renewal.
Note: Florida does not issue a statewide journeyman license. Some counties/cities issue journeyman cards. Check local building departments for jobsite requirements.
HVAC/R (Air Conditioning Contractor)
Board: Florida DBPR, Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)3.
Path:
Entry-level techs work under a licensed contractor; EPA 608 certification is required to handle refrigerants4.
For business ownership or contracting, qualify for Class A (unlimited) or Class B (≤25 tons cooling/500,000 BTU heating).
Meet experience/education requirements, financial responsibility, insurance, and pass the state exams.
Start as a helper or apprentice, build documented experience.
Apply for Certified Plumbing Contractor (statewide) or Registered Plumbing Contractor (local).
Pass exams, meet financial and insurance requirements, and complete CE for renewal.
Note: Journeyman licensing is local in Florida. Check county/city rules before starting work.
Welding
Florida does not license welders at the state level.
Employers and public agencies often require procedure qualifications or third-party credentials such as AWS code tests or NCCER performance verifications5.
Training programs prepare you for common code tests (e.g., structural plate per AWS D1.1) and safety cards.
Online & Flexible Options
Hybrid formats are common. Many schools deliver theory online and keep labs, simulations, and assessments in person.
Evening and accelerated cohorts exist for HVAC, welding, electricity, and CDL at nearby technical colleges.
For allied health, some general education and didactic content are online, but skills check-offs and clinicals remain in person.
If you need flexible pacing, ask schools about:
Multiple start dates and modular scheduling.
Competency-based progress tied to NCCER or similar frameworks.
Credit for prior learning, military experience, or documented work hours.
Talk to admissions at two or three schools. Ask about hands-on hours, certification pass rates, placement help, and employer partners. Choose the program that fits your schedule and gets you job-ready.
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/.
References
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook (Electricians, HVAC/R, Plumbers, Welders). https://www.bls.gov/ooh/↩︎↩︎↩︎↩︎↩︎
