Best Trade Schools in Daytona Beach, Florida

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Daytona Beach. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in Florida.

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Compare Trade Schools Near Daytona Beach, Florida

How We Rank Schools

We first gather the schools closest to the city or state page you are viewing, then rank that 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.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
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. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Seminole State College of Florida

Sanford, FL 33.7 miles away BOC Score 61.8
Tuition $3,122 - $14,281
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 41.6%
  • Programs offered: 72
  • Annual completions: 3579
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,407 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Flagler Technical College

Palm Coast, FL 20.7 miles away BOC Score 61.4
Tuition Contact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 85.4% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 130
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $24,972 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL 1.6 miles away BOC Score 59.8
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  • 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114
  • (386) 506-3000
Key stats
  • Completion rate: 42.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 93
  • Annual completions: 2139
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $49,001 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Stetson University

DeLand, FL 16.9 miles away BOC Score 56.7
Tuition $57,410 - $72,533
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 71.6%
  • Graduation rate: 62.5%
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 88
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $57,773 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Daytona College

Ormond Beach, FL 5.2 miles away BOC Score 49.2
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 78.9%
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 83
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $31,951 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Bethune-Cookman University

Daytona Beach, FL 3.9 miles away BOC Score 35.9
Tuition $14,794 - $29,764
Contact
  • 640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099
  • (386) 481-2000
Key stats
  • Admission rate: 88.2%
  • Graduation rate: 29.0%
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 36
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $46,007 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Paul Mitchell the School-Orlando

Oviedo, FL 37.8 miles away BOC Score 34.9
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 60.3% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 213
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $31,116 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

International Academy

South Daytona, FL 6.4 miles away BOC Score 22.1
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 53.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 158
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $21,588 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

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.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)TuitionMedian grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
161.8$3,122 - $14,281$52,40742%Yes*34 mi
261.4Contact school for pricing$24,97285%—21 mi
359.8Contact school for pricing$49,00142%Yes*2 mi
449.2Contact school for pricing$31,95179%Yes*5 mi
534.9Contact school for pricing$31,11660%—38 mi
622.1Contact school for pricing$21,58854%—6 mi

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 completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Median Annual Wage by Trade - Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL's most-employed trades
Median annual wage by trade in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL, BLS OEWS May 2025Culinary workers $52110; Plumbers $50490; HVAC technicians $49290; Electricians $48950; Medical assistants $43980.Culinary workers$52,110Plumbers$50,490HVAC technicians$49,290Electricians$48,950Medical assistants$43,980
Trades 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
TradeMedian annual wage
Culinary workers$52,110
Plumbers$50,490
HVAC technicians$49,290
Electricians$48,950
Medical assistants$43,980
Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Daytona Beach, Florida
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Daytona Beach, Florida (College Scorecard)Seminole State College of Florida $52407; Daytona State College $49001; Daytona College $31951; Paul Mitchell the School-Orlando $31116; Flagler Technical College $24972; International Academy $21588.Seminole State College of Fl...$52,407Daytona State College$49,001Daytona College$31,951Paul Mitchell the School-Orl...$31,116Flagler Technical College$24,972International Academy$21,588
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 Daytona Beach, Florida
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
Seminole State College of Florida$52,407
Daytona State College$49,001
Daytona College$31,951
Paul Mitchell the School-Orlando$31,116
Flagler Technical College$24,972
International Academy$21,588

Cost, Earnings, and Program Length in Daytona 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 Daytona Beach ranges from $3,122 to $14,281 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).

Trade Schools in Nearby Cities

Florida Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Flooring Installer9.5%
Plumber4.5%
Welder2.2%
Carpenter4.5%
Construction Worker7.3%

Construction Management & Inspection

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Construction Manager8.7%
Home Inspector-0.8%

Electrical & Energy Systems

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Lineworker6.6%
Wind Turbine Technician49.9%
Tower Technician8.6%
Electrician9.5%
HVAC Technician8.1%
Solar Installer42.1%

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)4.0%
Diesel Technician2.4%
Gunsmith2.0%
CNC Machinist0.0%
Truck Driver (CDL)4.0%
Heavy Equipment Operator3.6%
Auto Mechanic4.2%
Automotive Technician4.2%
Maintenance Technician3.8%

Healthcare: Nursing & Patient Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)2.6%
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)2.6%
Hemodialysis Technician5.2%
Medical Assistant12.5%
Mental Health Technician20.0%
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)2.3%
Patient Care Technician2.3%
Home Health Aide17.0%

Healthcare: Allied Health & Diagnostics

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer13.0%
EKG Technician3.0%
Radiologic Technologist4.3%
Surgical Technologist4.5%
Optician2.9%
Dental Assistant6.4%
Sterile Processing Technician10.0%
Pharmacy Technician6.4%
Phlebotomy Technician5.6%

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist7.1%
Medical Office Administrator4.2%

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Occupational Therapy Assistant19.2%
Massage Therapist15.4%
Personal Trainer11.9%
Physical Therapy Aide2.8%

Animal Care & Training

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Veterinary Technician9.1%
Veterinary Assistant8.7%
Dog Trainer5.1%

Beauty & Personal Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Esthetician6.7%
Beauty Professional5.6%
Cosmetologist5.6%

Culinary & Hospitality Careers

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Culinary Chef7.1%
Pastry Chef7.1%

Business & Legal Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Paralegal0.2%
Bookkeeper-5.8%
Digital Court Reporter-0.3%

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.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections (2024-2034). Projected U.S. change shown for each trade.

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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/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)