Best Trade Schools in North Miami Beach, Florida

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Start here to compare accredited trade schools near North Miami 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 North Miami 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

Sheridan Technical College

Hollywood, FL 7.3 miles away BOC Score 64.6
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 69.5%
  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 1619
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $37,703 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Prestige Health & Beauty Sciences Academy

Hallandale Beach, FL 4.2 miles away BOC Score 62.2
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  • 1250 E Hallandale Beach Blvd Suite 409 Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
  • (305) 395-3458
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 92.8%
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 50
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $16,185 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Lindsey Hopkins Technical College

Miami, FL 2.2 miles away BOC Score 46.5
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 51.6% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 229
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $40,251 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Barry University

Miami, FL 4.2 miles away BOC Score 40.8
Tuition $34,350 - $50,778
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 77.2%
  • Graduation rate: 37.2%
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 77
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $73,480 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, FL 5.7 miles away BOC Score 37.8
Tuition $34,770 - $51,205
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 97.9%
  • Graduation rate: 45.6%
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 118
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $70,806 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers

Hollywood, FL 5.7 miles away BOC Score 32.0
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 76.1% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 346
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $22,274 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

City College-Hollywood

Hollywood, FL 7.3 miles away
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 60.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 164
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $41,247 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

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
164.6Contact school for pricing$37,70370%Yes*7 mi
262.2Contact school for pricing$16,18593%—4 mi
346.5Contact school for pricing$40,25152%—2 mi
4Not ratedContact school for pricingNot reportedNot reported—1 mi
532.0Contact school for pricing$22,27476%—6 mi
6Not ratedContact school for pricing$41,24760%Yes*7 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 - Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL's most-employed trades
Median annual wage by trade in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, BLS OEWS May 2025Culinary workers $57940; Phlebotomy technicians $45210; Medical assistants $44930; Nursing assistants $38010; Patient care technicians $38010.Culinary workers$57,940Phlebotomy technicians$45,210Medical assistants$44,930Nursing assistants$38,010Patient care technicians$38,010
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 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
TradeMedian 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 North Miami Beach, Florida
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in North Miami Beach, Florida (College Scorecard)City College-Hollywood $41247; Lindsey Hopkins Technical College $40251; Sheridan Technical College $37703; Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers $22274; Prestige Health & Beauty Sciences Academy $16185.City College-Hollywood$41,247Lindsey Hopkins Technical Co...$40,251Sheridan Technical College$37,703Hollywood Institute of Beaut...$22,274Prestige Health & Beauty Sci...$16,185
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 North Miami Beach, Florida
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
City College-Hollywood$41,247
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College$40,251
Sheridan Technical College$37,703
Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers$22,274
Prestige Health & Beauty Sciences Academy$16,185

Cost, Earnings, and Program Length in North Miami Beach

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).

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.

Next Steps

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)