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Gadsden Technical College
Quincy, Florida · Public technical college
Address: 201 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Quincy, FL 32351 · Phone: (850) 875-8324 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Council on Occupational Education; Mar 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Gadsden Technical College is a public trade school in Quincy, Florida offering CDL/truck driving, barber, and nail technician programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Gadsden Technical College has an 88.0% completion rate, above the Florida state average of 70.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; median debt and earnings figures are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Gadsden Technical College is reported at $10,761, and the school participates in Title IV federal aid, with about 17.9% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $37,700 | $50,640 | $62,380 |
| Barbers | $31,000 | $49,410 | $59,240 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $28,730 | $37,840 | $48,260 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $31,970 | $48,260 | $62,990 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, under 300 hours | 24 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 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.
About this school
Gadsden Technical College is a public trade and career-training campus in Quincy, Florida, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Because it participates in Title IV federal aid programs, students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for training. The school's four program families center on CDL/truck driving, barber training, nail technician programs, and auto mechanic training, with CDL/truck driving schools drawing the largest number of students (24 completers).
Federal data show a completion rate of 88.0%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5% for similar programs. About 17.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a portion of the student body has demonstrated financial need. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $10,761. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
With a small undergraduate enrollment of 59 and 28 trade completers, this fringe-rural campus appears set up for short, focused occupational programs rather than multi-year degrees, which may suit adults and career changers looking for a compact path into a skilled trade. Prospective students should confirm current program lengths, schedules, and licensing requirements directly with the school, verify accreditation status through the Council on Occupational Education, and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the latest outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Gadsden Technical College offers four program families: CDL/truck driving, barber schools, nail technician schools, and auto mechanic schools. CDL/truck driving is the largest, with 24 completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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, the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 17.9% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 88.0%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (850) 875-8324 or check the College Scorecard link for more detail.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?490090 for any updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is reported as $10,761.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Gadsden Technical College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition and eligibility for state and federal funding compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly at (850) 875-8324 or visit https://www.gadsdentech.org/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?490090.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers short, focused programs like CDL training and barber or nail technician certificates, which are often structured for quicker entry into a trade, though specific scheduling details are not reported here; adults considering a career change should contact the school to confirm fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Gadsden Technical College at (850) 875-8324 or visit their website at https://www.gadsdentech.org/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?490090 can be used to compare completion rates and costs across institutions.
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.