Here are the best schools in Miami Shores. This guide compares accredited programs nearby, how long they take, and what licenses you need in Florida. You’ll also see which trades are hiring in the Miami area and flexible ways to train.
Compare Trade Schools Near Miami Shores, Florida
These schools are in or near Miami Shores and hold recognized accreditation. Program lengths are typical full-time timelines. Check each catalog for current schedules and admissions1.
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.
LOCAL RANK
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.
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
completed in person. Read the full methodology.
Median Annual Wage by Trade - Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm 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 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
Trade
Median annual wage
Culinary workers
$57,940
Phlebotomy technicians
$45,210
Medical assistants
$44,930
Nursing assistants
$38,010
Patient care technicians
$38,010
Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Miami Shores, 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 Miami Shores, Florida (2026 Guide)
School
Median graduate earnings
Miami Ad School
$90,763
Atlantis University
$61,411
Miami Dade College
$49,323
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
$40,251
Praxis Institute
$29,224
Salon Professional Academy-Elevate Salon Institute
$23,567
Cost, Earnings, and Program Length in Miami Shores
Among the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area’s most-employed trades (BLS QCEW 2024), median annual pay ranges from $38,010 to $57,940 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025); the chart above compares the five with the largest local workforces. Typical medical assistant training runs 9-12 months (certificate or diploma) (TradeCareerPath program data).
The Miami metro continues to add residential and commercial projects, keeping demand steady for entry-level and journeyman electricians2. Training programs feed into local apprenticeships and contractor shops. See career steps and certifications on our electrician page: Electrician.
HVAC/R
Hot, humid climate means year-round service calls for installation and repair. HVAC technicians with EPA 608 certification and strong troubleshooting skills are competitive in the Miami area2. Learn more about paths and credentials: HVAC.
Welding
Fabrication, marine, construction, and infrastructure projects around the port and rail drive steady welding work. AWS code welding boosts your hireability2. Explore welding career options: Welding.
Plumbing
Remodels, new builds, and hospitality keep plumbers busy across Miami-Dade. Licensed contractors can lead crews or run service businesses2. See training and licensing details: Plumbing.
BLS data shows these trades offer stable employment and opportunities to advance with experience and certifications2.
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 licenses contractors at the state level through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Many journeyman cards are issued by counties, including Miami-Dade. Here are the typical steps:
Electrician
Start as a trainee or apprentice with a registered apprenticeship sponsor.
Earn a local journeyman electrician card through Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board (experience + exam)3.
To run your own business statewide, apply to DBPR for Certified Electrical Contractor (EC) after verified experience, pass the state exam, and meet financial/insurance requirements4.
Maintain continuing education as required by the board4.
HVAC/R
Get entry-level training and obtain EPA Section 608 refrigerant handling certification (required to work with refrigerants)5.
Work under a licensed contractor to build experience.
For business ownership or to contract directly, qualify with DBPR as a Certified Air-Conditioning Contractor (Class A or B) by meeting experience, exam, and financial responsibility requirements4.
Some jurisdictions may offer or require local journeyman cards for HVAC mechanics3.
Plumbing
Complete training and earn hours under a licensed plumber.
Obtain a Miami-Dade journeyman plumber card via experience and exam when you meet county requirements3.
For statewide contracting, qualify with DBPR as a Certified Plumbing Contractor (experience, exams, insurance, background)4.
Welding
No state license. Employers and job sites commonly require American Welding Society (AWS) performance qualifications to specific codes (for example, D1.1 structural). Your school or employer can arrange AWS tests2.
Specialty endorsements may be required for certain marine or pipeline work.
Aviation Maintenance (optional but popular in Miami)
Complete an FAA Part 147 approved A&P program and pass FAA written, oral, and practical exams to earn Airframe and Powerplant mechanic certificates6.
Always verify current rules with DBPR and Miami-Dade County before you test or apply43.
Online & Flexible Options
Hybrid learning: Several technical colleges deliver theory online with in-person labs for electricity, HVAC, and welding. This helps working adults manage schedules.
Evenings and accelerated blocks: Public technical colleges in Miami-Dade often offer evening cohorts and multiple start dates. Ask about clock-hour transfer if you have prior training.
Apprenticeships: Combine paid work with classroom instruction. Look for programs aligned to NCCER or state-registered standards in electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. Many employers sponsor tuition for apprentices.
Short industry credentials: Add-on cards like EPA 608, OSHA 10/30, and first aid/CPR strengthen your resume and can be completed quickly online or on campus.
Aviation: FAA A&P programs require in-person labs, but schools may offer blended theory to reduce time on campus6.
If you need maximum flexibility, compare program schedules and delivery (day, evening, hybrid) when you contact admissions.
Browse all trades and choose your path: Trades Hub
New to training and credentials? Start here: Guides
Ready to shortlist schools near Miami Shores? Revisit the table above and contact 2-3 programs to confirm start dates, schedules, and certification prep.
Footnotes
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
U.S. Department of Education, College Navigator. institutional profiles for listed schools (accreditation and program listings). ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook and Occupational Employment data for construction and repair trades (latest available). ↩︎↩︎↩︎↩︎↩︎↩︎
Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board. local journeyman and contractor qualification. ↩︎↩︎↩︎↩︎
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR): Construction Industry Licensing Board and Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board. license types, exams, and requirements. ↩︎↩︎↩︎↩︎↩︎
U.S. EPA Section 608 Technician Certification. refrigerant handling requirements. ↩︎
Federal Aviation Administration. Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools and A&P certification process. ↩︎↩︎
Data sources
Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.
Data
Provider
Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
