Here are the best schools in Satellite Beach. This guide lists accredited options near the Space Coast, explains Florida licensing, and shows which trades are hiring in 2025. Use it to plan a fast, affordable path into a skilled career12.
Compare Trade Schools Near Satellite Beach, Florida
These schools are within easy driving distance of Satellite Beach and offer hands-on training. Program length is typical time to complete a certificate or diploma. Always confirm current offerings with the school.
We could not confirm enough colleges teaching this subject within range of this
location, so the list below shows nearby institutions instead. Confirm with each
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 4 schools, closest group first, then ordered by
BOC Score with the highest at the top.
4 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
this ranking and never change it. 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 - Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, 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 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
Trade
Median annual wage
Culinary workers
$50,220
Medical assistants
$38,830
Phlebotomy technicians
$37,450
Nursing assistants
$37,070
Patient care technicians
$37,070
Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Satellite 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 Satellite Beach, Florida (2026 Guide)
School
Median graduate earnings
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Orlando
$71,478
Eastern Florida State College
$49,053
Academy of Cosmetology
$20,608
Cost, Earnings, and Program Length in Satellite Beach
Among the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area’s most-employed trades (BLS QCEW 2024), median annual pay ranges from $37,070 to $50,220 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 Satellite Beach ranges from $2,496 to $11,966 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).
New construction, solar, and data infrastructure keep demand steady across Florida. Entry roles start with helper or apprentice. Experienced electricians earn solid wages and have clear paths to foreman and contractor roles1. Learn more: Electrician careers.
HVAC/R Technician
Florida’s heat and humidity plus ongoing construction drive service calls year-round. EPA 608 certification is standard. Many techs move into controls, energy, or start service businesses1. Explore HVAC: HVAC trades overview.
Welder and Fabricator
Shipbuilding, space industry suppliers, and construction along the Space Coast hire welders who hold current position or process certs. Multi-process skills and blueprint reading raise pay1. See paths: Welding careers.
Plumber and Pipefitter
Residential remodels, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities need licensed plumbers and pipefitters. Apprenticeships offer paid training and fast advancement1. Learn more: Plumbing careers.
Employers in Brevard County value grads who show up on time, pass safety training, and earn industry credentials like EPA 608, NCCER Core, or AWS process certs34.
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 at the local level for many journeyman cards. Always check Brevard County and city requirements before you start work.
Electrical
Statewide electrical contractor: Apply with the Florida Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board at DBPR. Requirements include experience verification, trade exam, business and law exam, financial responsibility, and background check5.
Journeyman electrician: Many counties and municipalities issue local journeyman cards. Complete an approved apprenticeship or documented hours and pass the local exam. Check Brevard County or City of Melbourne rules.
Helpful credentials: OSHA 10/30 and NCCER Electrical levels improve employability6.
HVAC/R
Contractor license: Class A or B air-conditioning contractor licensing through the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board at DBPR. Requires experience, exams, and financial responsibility5.
EPA Section 608: Required for anyone who handles refrigerants. Four certification types are available depending on equipment3.
Technicians often start as helpers or complete a postsecondary certificate, then work toward contractor status.
Plumbing
Certified Plumbing Contractor: State license via DBPR CILB. Experience, exams, and insurance are required5.
Journeyman: Typically issued by local jurisdictions after apprenticeship and exam. Confirm Brevard County requirements.
NCCER Plumbing credentials are widely recognized by employers6.
Welding
No Florida state license. Employers and job sites commonly require AWS D1.1 or other process/position certifications and current procedure qualification records4.
Safety training: OSHA 10/30 for Construction or General Industry is recommended.
Cosmetology and Barbering
Florida Board of Cosmetology: 1200 hours approved training plus exam for cosmetologists; separate requirements for specialty registrations6.
Graduates test with Pearson VUE after school approval.
Healthcare basics
CNA and other entry health roles have specific state testing and background requirements. Verify with the Florida Board of Nursing or relevant board.
Online & Flexible Options
Hybrid learning
Many schools blend online theory with in-person labs. Expect online coursework for safety, codes, basic electricity, and math, with hands-on lab hours on campus or at job sites.
Evening and weekend schedules
Public technical colleges and private career schools in the Orlando area often run night cohorts for HVAC, welding, and auto. This helps career changers keep working while training.
Short industry add-ons
Add credentials fast: OSHA 10, EPA 608, NCCER Core, and manufacturer-specific modules can be completed online or in short bootcamps through school partners63.
Credit for experience
If you already work in the field, ask about prior learning credit or challenge tests. Colleges like EFSC may award credit toward certificates based on certifications or documented work2.
Explore all trades and career paths: See the Trades hub.
Read practical how-tos and checklists: Visit our Guides.
Ready to act?
Make a shortlist of 3 schools above.
Ask about start dates, schedules, and required tools.
Confirm Florida licensing steps for your trade.
Apply for apprenticeships while you train.
You can start a high-demand career from Satellite Beach without a four-year degree. Choose a program with strong labs, clear credentials, and employer connections. Then stack certifications as you gain experience16.
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/.
References
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024-2025. ↩︎↩︎↩︎↩︎↩︎↩︎
U.S. Department of Education, College Navigator. ↩︎↩︎
U.S. EPA, Section 608 Technician Certification. ↩︎↩︎↩︎
American Welding Society (AWS), Certification and Qualification Standards. ↩︎↩︎
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Construction Industry Licensing Board and Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board. ↩︎↩︎↩︎
NCCER, Craft Training and Assessments; Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Board of Cosmetology. ↩︎↩︎↩︎↩︎↩︎
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)
