Here are the best schools in Pinecrest. This guide focuses on accredited technical colleges and career schools close to Pinecrest, plus the licenses you need to work in Florida. You will also find the top trades hiring in Miami-Dade and flexible training options for busy adults. Electricians, HVAC techs, welders, and plumbers continue to see steady demand in the Miami metro1.
Compare Trade Schools Near Pinecrest, Florida
These schools are in or near Miami-Dade County and enroll students from Pinecrest. Program lengths are typical full-time ranges.
We could not confirm enough colleges teaching this subject within range of this
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school that it offers the program before you apply.
How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention.
Advertising plays no part.
This page lists 7 schools, closest group first, then ordered by
BOC Score with the highest at the top.
7 of them carry a score.
LOCAL RANK
Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%
Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal
about the institution rather than about this subject.
Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from
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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
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 Pinecrest, 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 Pinecrest, Florida (2026 Guide)
School
Median graduate earnings
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
$40,251
Concorde Career Institute-Miramar
$39,429
Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College
$37,299
FVI School of Nursing and Technology
$30,172
D A Dorsey Technical College
$26,385
Cost, Earnings, and Program Length in Pinecrest
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. Published tuition across the trade-relevant schools serving Pinecrest ranges from $13,806 to $30,421 per year (IPEDS and College Scorecard); schools that do not publish a rate are marked “Contact school for pricing” in the table below. Typical medical assistant training runs 9-12 months (certificate or diploma) (TradeCareerPath program data).
Electricians install and service electrical systems in homes, condos, and commercial buildings. Miami’s growth keeps steady work flowing for contractors and service firms1. Start with an electricity program or an apprenticeship. Many grads move into low-voltage, solar, or construction wiring. Learn more: Electrician.
HVAC/R Technician
South Florida’s heat and humidity make HVAC a year-round business. Techs work in residential service, commercial chillers, and refrigeration for restaurants and hospitals. EPA 608 certification is required to handle refrigerants2. Learn more: HVAC.
Welder
Welders support construction, marine, aerospace, and manufacturing around Miami-Dade. Certifications in structural or pipe welding can boost pay. Training focuses on SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and blueprint reading. Learn more: Welding.
Plumber
Plumbers install and repair water, sewer, and gas systems in homes and businesses. Many start as helpers, then qualify for journeyman and contractor licensing with experience and exams1. Learn more: Plumbing.
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.
Licensing is handled at the state level for contractors and often at the county level for journeyman cards. Here are the basics for Florida and Miami-Dade.
Electrician
Contractor licenses: Certified Electrical Contractor (EC, statewide) or Registered Electrical Contractor (ER, local) through the Florida Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board (DBPR)3.
Typical steps: Get related training or an apprenticeship, document about 4 years of experience, pass trade and business exams, provide background, credit, and insurance3.
Journeyman cards are issued locally in many Florida counties. Miami-Dade recognizes journeyman electrician with experience and an exam.
HVAC/R
Contractor licenses: Class A (unlimited) or Class B (up to 25 tons and 500,000 BTU heating) via the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR)3.
Typical steps: 4 years verified experience or a mix of education and experience, pass trade and business exams, financial responsibility, and insurance3.
Federal requirement: EPA Section 608 certification to service systems with refrigerants2.
Plumbing
Contractor license: Certified Plumbing Contractor (statewide) or Registered Plumbing Contractor (local) via DBPR’s Construction Industry Licensing Board3.
Journeyman licensing is local. Miami-Dade issues journeyman plumber cards based on experience and exam.
Welding
Florida does not issue a state welder license. Employers and projects may require AWS Certified Welder or similar credentials. BLS notes industry certifications improve job prospects1.
Always confirm current requirements and forms on the Florida DBPR site before you apply3.
Online & Flexible Options
If you need a flexible schedule, look for:
Hybrid trade programs at the Miami-Dade public technical colleges. Safety, codes, and theory often run online, with labs scheduled on campus.
Evening or weekend cohorts. Many electricity, HVAC, and welding programs offer night tracks so you can work while training.
Modular start dates at private career schools. These let you begin sooner and take one course at a time.
Test-out and certification prep. Schools in this area commonly include EPA 608, NCCER modules, OSHA 10, and manufacturer training.
Online support for allied health and IT. Anatomy, medical office, and computer networking theory can be completed online with in-person labs or clinicals.
Visit or call at least two schools from the list above. Tour the labs, ask about placement, and confirm upcoming start dates. Pick the program that matches your timeline and the license you plan to earn in Florida.
Outcome figures such as graduation, completion, and job placement rates are reported by schools and by federal data sources, reflect prior student cohorts, and are not a prediction or promise of future results. Individual outcomes may vary.
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/.
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board and Construction Industry Licensing Board. https://www.myfloridalicense.com/↩︎↩︎↩︎↩︎↩︎↩︎
Data sources
Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.
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Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
