Here are the best schools in Beverly Beach. This guide lists accredited options near Beverly Beach and explains Florida licensing for top trades. You will also see program length, specialties, and flexible learning options. Electricians, HVAC techs, plumbers, and welders remain in steady demand in Florida1.
Compare Trade Schools Near Beverly Beach, Florida
These schools serve Flagler, Volusia, St. Johns, and nearby counties. All appear in U.S. Department of Education databases2. Program offerings change. Confirm details with each school.
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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%
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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 - Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, 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 Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
Trade
Median annual wage
Culinary workers
$52,110
HVAC technicians
$49,290
Electricians
$48,950
Dental assistants
$45,530
Medical assistants
$43,980
Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Beverly Beach, 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 Beverly Beach, Florida (2026 Guide)
School
Median graduate earnings
Saint Johns River State College
$51,036
Daytona State College
$49,001
First Coast Technical College
$43,471
Jones Technical Institute
$37,942
Daytona College
$31,951
Flagler Technical College
$24,972
Cost, Earnings, and Program Length in Beverly Beach
Among the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL area’s most-employed trades (BLS QCEW 2024), median annual pay ranges from $43,980 to $52,110 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 Beverly Beach ranges from $2,591 to $12,906 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 in Florida are in steady demand and earn strong wages with overtime potential1. Start in an apprenticeship or a school-based “Electricity” program, then work toward journeyman status through a local jurisdiction. Many move up to foreman or become electrical contractors. Learn the path here: Electrician trade overview.
HVAC/R Technician
Florida’s climate keeps HVAC work steady year-round. EPA 608 certification is required to handle refrigerants3. Many techs add NATE credentials for better pay and dispatch priority. See the career map: HVAC training and licensing. HVAC roles can grow into estimator, controls tech, or Class A/B contractor.
Welder
Welding offers fast entry. Schools near Beverly Beach teach structural, flux-core, MIG, TIG, and pipe techniques. Employers often ask for AWS or NCCER credentials. Field welders in construction and shipyards can earn premiums for certifications and travel. Start here: Welding careers.
Plumber
Plumbers stay busy on new builds and service calls across Flagler and Volusia. Florida licenses contractors through DBPR; many counties also issue journeyman cards. Service plumbers can move into estimating and business ownership. Learn the steps: Plumbing trade guide. The BLS projects solid demand for plumbing nationwide through 20321.
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.
Florida uses the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) for contractor licensing through the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)4. Journeyman cards for the trades below are often issued at the county or city level. Always verify local rules with Flagler or Volusia authorities before you test or start work.
Electrician
Board: DBPR Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)4; local journeyman boards.
To work as an employee: Complete an apprenticeship or a school-based program plus supervised hours. Many counties recognize journeyman exams.
To contract: Obtain a Florida Certified Electrical Contractor (EC) or Registered (EI) license via DBPR. Typical steps: document 4 years of experience (education can offset part), pass the trade and business exams, financial responsibility, fingerprinting/background check, and proof of general liability and workers’ comp or exemption4.
Technician requirement: EPA Section 608 for refrigerant handling3.
To contract: Get a Class A or Class B Air Conditioning Contractor license. Steps: meet experience/education minimums, pass trade and business exams, financial and insurance requirements, background check, register your business4.
Many techs hold NATE or HVAC Excellence credentials to stand out.
To work as an employee: Complete an apprenticeship or school program and supervised hours; test for a local journeyman card where required.
To contract: Apply for a Certified or Registered Plumbing Contractor license through DBPR with experience, exams, financials, and insurance4.
Welding
No state license for general welding.
Employers commonly require AWS D1.1/D1.3, ASME pipe, or NCCER Welding certifications. Take performance qualification tests aligned to the job5.
Helpful credentials and frameworks
O*NET career profiles list core skills, tools, and work activities by trade6.
NCCER provides standardized craft training and portable credentials used across Florida5.
Online & Flexible Options
Hybrid learning: Many schools deliver theory online with hands-on labs on campus. This is common for HVAC, Electricity, and Welding safety modules.
Night and weekend labs: Daytona State College and other public technical colleges often offer evening sections for working adults.
Short-term certificates: Stack smaller certificates first (e.g., HVAC helper, basic welding). Add advanced modules later without pausing work.
Apprenticeships: Earn while you learn with a registered program. Public colleges frequently partner with local employers for paid apprenticeships. Ask admissions about current openings in Flagler, Volusia, and St. Johns.
Test-prep: Look for built-in prep for EPA 608, OSHA 10/30, NCCER, AWS, or NATE.
If you already know your target trade, apply to two schools and one apprenticeship. If you are undecided, tour a campus lab and talk to instructors. Hands-on fit matters.
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, Occupational Outlook Handbook (Electricians, HVAC Technicians, Plumbers, Welders). https://www.bls.gov/ooh/↩︎↩︎↩︎
