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Cape Coral Technical College
Cape Coral, Florida · Public technical college
Address: 360 Santa Barbara Blvd North, Cape Coral, FL 33993 · Phone: (239) 574-4440 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Cape Coral Technical College is a public trade school in Cape Coral, Florida, offering CNA classes, medical assistant programs, and cosmetology training, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Cape Coral Technical College has an 83.2% completion rate, above the Florida average of 70.5%, and median earnings of $36,080 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Cape Coral Technical College is listed at $2,297, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and about 33.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $34,350 | $37,510 | $42,310 |
| Medical assistants | $35,880 | $43,680 | $46,800 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,450 | $29,530 | $35,090 |
| Barbers | $31,000 | $49,410 | $59,240 |
| Dental assistants | $37,800 | $47,620 | $54,690 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,450 | $61,770 | $64,710 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,330 | $45,760 | $59,230 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $31,920 | $58,240 | $75,840 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 90 | $40,860 | $36,134 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | $26,781 | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | $15,295 | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | $15,295 | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | $40,860 | $36,134 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | $30,244 | $24,201 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Cape Coral Technical College is a public trade and career-training campus in Cape Coral, Florida. It is accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation and the Council on Occupational Education, and federal financial aid (Title IV) can be used here. The college awards training across eight program families, most heavily in CNA classes, medical assistant programs, and cosmetology schools, along with barber, dental assistant, LPN, medical billing and coding, and culinary programs.
On outcomes, 83.2% of students complete their program, above the Florida state average of 70.5%. Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $36,080. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $2,297. About 33.6% of students receive Pell Grants. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus fits students seeking short, focused credential programs in healthcare support, personal care services, and culinary fields rather than multi-year associate degrees; the program mix (CNA, medical assistant, cosmetology) suggests it can work for adults changing careers, though exact program lengths are not stated here and should be confirmed directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the underlying federal outcome data yourself, check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this school and confirm current accreditor status with ADA/CODA and COE.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Cape Coral Technical College offers eight program families, most notably CNA classes, medical assistant programs, and cosmetology schools, along with barber, dental assistant, LPN, medical billing and coding, and culinary programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation and by the Council on Occupational Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and about 33.6% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 83.2%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (239) 574-4440 for details.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings are reported at $36,080 ten years after entry, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $2,297.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Cape Coral Technical College is a public institution, which typically means lower published costs and eligibility for state and federal support compared to some for-profit alternatives.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school directly or visit capecoraltech.edu to confirm program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education and ADA/CODA, and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?431558.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program mix of CNA, medical assistant, and cosmetology training suggests a focus on shorter career-entry credentials, which can suit adults changing careers, though specific schedules and lengths are not reported here and should be confirmed with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Cape Coral Technical College at (239) 574-4440 or visit https://capecoraltech.edu/ for application information.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.