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Flagler Technical College

Palm Coast, Florida · Public technical college

Cosmetology schoolsCDL / truck driving schoolsPhlebotomy classesEMT & paramedic trainingCNA classesElectrician schoolsNail technician schoolsMedical assistant programsHeavy equipment operator schools
81%completion rate · Florida avg 71%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$23,445median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 5400 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast, FL 32164 · Phone: 38644743451200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Council on Occupational Education; Sep 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Flagler Technical College is a public trade and career school in Palm Coast, Florida, offering Cosmetology, CDL/truck driving, and Phlebotomy programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Flagler Technical College has an 80.8% completion rate, above the Florida state average of 70.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Flagler Technical College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 5.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Flagler Technical Col… Flagler Technical Col…: 80.8% 80.8% Florida average Florida average: 70.5% 70.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$27,450$29,530$35,090
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers$37,700$50,640$62,380
Phlebotomists$35,560$40,230$45,820
Emergency medical technicians$34,120$39,870$47,000
Nursing assistants$34,350$37,510$42,310
Electricians$38,190$57,250$61,900
Manicurists and pedicurists$28,730$37,840$48,260
Medical assistants$35,880$43,680$46,800
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators$38,820$49,400$58,360

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 18 not reported $16,169 not reported
Ground Transportation Certificate, 300–899 hours 16 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 11 not reported not reported not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, under 300 hours 11 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 10 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 5 not reported $16,169 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 3 not reported $16,169 not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 2–4 years 3 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 2 not reported not reported not reported
Ground Transportation Certificate, 1–2 years 1 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.

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About this school

Flagler Technical College is a public trade and career school in Palm Coast, Florida, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used by students who qualify (Title IV eligible). The campus offers 10 program families, with the most-completed programs being Cosmetology schools (23 completers), CDL / truck driving schools (16 completers), and Phlebotomy classes (11 completers).

Looking at the numbers: the campus completion rate is 80.8%, which is above the state average of 70.5%. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 5.2% of students receive Pell Grants, based on federal reporting.

This campus, located in a large suburb, serves a small student body of about 106 undergraduates with 80 total trade completers, and its program mix leans toward shorter, hands-on trade credentials like cosmetology, CDL, and phlebotomy rather than longer associate degrees — a structure that may suit adults seeking a faster path into a new trade, though individual program length isn't detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the Council on Occupational Education and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, and contact the school directly for tuition, schedule, and enrollment details not captured in federal data.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Flagler Technical College offers 10 program families, most notably Cosmetology schools, CDL / truck driving schools, and Phlebotomy classes, along with other trade programs listed under its program families.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Flagler Technical College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students who qualify can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 80.8%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5%, per federal data.

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 directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at its listed phone number or website for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Flagler Technical College is a public institution, which typically means state oversight and often lower published costs compared to for-profit schools, though tuition specifics aren't reported here.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the federal data provided; contact the school directly for schedule and duration details for programs like Cosmetology, CDL, or Phlebotomy.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?461245.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers short, hands-on trade programs such as Cosmetology, CDL, and Phlebotomy, which may suit adults seeking a quicker path into a new field, though specific program lengths and schedules aren't detailed in this data.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Flagler Technical College by phone at 38644743451200 or visit its website at https://flaglertech.edu/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and outcomes across schools offering similar programs.

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.

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