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Florida International Training Institute

Miami, Florida · Private for-profit career college

CNA classesHVAC schoolsElectrician schoolsPlumbing schools
81%completion rate · Florida avg 71%
$3,077median debt of graduates
$24,383median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$31,842annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (Accredited)
Address: 7265 Northwest 25th Street, Miami, FL 33122 · Phone: (305) 594-3151 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
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.

Florida International Training Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Miami, FL offering CNA classes, HVAC, and electrician programs, accredited by ACCET.

Florida International Training Institute has an 81.2% completion rate, above the state average of 70.5%, and graduates carry a median debt of $3,077, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance at Florida International Training Institute is $31,842, and the school accepts federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants, with 36.1% of students receiving Pell.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Florida International… Florida International…: 81.2% 81.2% 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)
Nursing assistants$34,350$37,510$42,310
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$38,370$56,670$63,620
Electricians$38,190$57,250$61,900
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters$38,940$52,910$62,820

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
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 300–899 hours 54 not reported not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 300–899 hours 39 not reported $31,848 not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 27 not reported not reported not reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Certificate, 1–2 years 6 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

Florida International Training Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in Miami, Florida, in a large suburb setting. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for training. Across its four program families, the school most commonly awards credentials in CNA classes (54 completers), HVAC schools (39 completers), and Electrician schools (27 completers), out of 126 total trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 494.

According to federal data, the campus completion rate is 81.2%, which is above the state average of 70.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $3,077, which is relatively low. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $31,842, and 36.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.

This school's program mix, concentrated in CNA, HVAC, electrician, and plumbing training, suggests a fit for students seeking shorter, hands-on career-training programs rather than multi-year associate or bachelor's degrees, which may appeal to adult career changers, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the most current federal outcome figures before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Florida International Training Institute offers four program families: CNA classes, HVAC schools, electrician schools, and plumbing schools. The most completed programs are CNA classes (54 completers), HVAC schools (39), and electrician schools (27).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), 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 can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants. About 36.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 81.2%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5%, per federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $3,077, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $31,842, per federal data.

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

This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions. Students should compare costs and outcomes carefully using the College Scorecard.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (305) 594-3151 or via https://www.fitischools.com/ for program schedules.

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

You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?486512.

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

The school's focus on CNA, HVAC, electrician, and plumbing training suggests hands-on, career-focused programs that may suit adult career changers, though specific program lengths and scheduling are not reported for this campus in federal data.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm requirements for programs like CNA, HVAC, or electrician training.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Florida International Training Institute by phone at (305) 594-3151 or visit their website at https://www.fitischools.com/ for application details.

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

Direct comparisons with other nearby schools are not reported in this data; prospective students can use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?486512 to compare completion rates, costs, and debt across schools.

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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