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Lake Technical College

Eustis, Florida · Public

EMT & paramedic trainingLPN / LVN programsWelding schoolsCosmetology schoolsPhlebotomy classesAuto mechanic schoolsCulinary & pastry schoolsNail technician schoolsCNC & machining programsMedical assistant programsCNA classesPharmacy technician programs
47%completion rate · Florida avg 71%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$30,853median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$32,793median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$25,443annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 2001 Kurt Street, Eustis, FL 32726 · Phone: 35258922501800 · 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.

Lake Technical College is a public trade school in Eustis, Florida offering EMT & paramedic training, LPN/LVN programs, and welding, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Lake Technical College has a 47.2% completion rate, below the state average of 70.5%, and graduates earn a median of $32,793 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Lake Technical College is $25,443, federal financial aid is accepted through Title IV, and about 32.4% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Lake Technical College Lake Technical College: 47.2% 47.2% 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)
Emergency medical technicians$34,120$39,870$47,000
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$50,450$61,770$64,710
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$39,200$50,640$60,600
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$27,450$29,530$35,090
Phlebotomists$35,560$40,230$45,820
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$31,970$48,260$62,990
Chefs and head cooks$31,920$58,240$75,840
Manicurists and pedicurists$28,730$37,840$48,260
Machinists$39,870$57,140$63,860
Medical assistants$35,880$43,680$46,800
Nursing assistants$34,350$37,510$42,310
Pharmacy technicians$35,760$43,590$47,570

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, 1–2 years 62 $42,867 not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 54 not reported not reported not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, under 300 hours 54 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 54 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 42 $19,570 not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 30 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 21 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 15 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 14 $19,570 not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 14 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 12 $19,570 not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 11 $25,167 not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 11 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 8 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 7 $25,167 not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 300–899 hours 7 $42,867 not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 7 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 7 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 5 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 the cohort was too small to publish.

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About this school

Lake Technical College is a public trade and career training campus located in Eustis, Florida. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and students here can use federal financial aid since the school participates in Title IV programs. With 19 program families offered, the campus awards the most completions in EMT & paramedic training, LPN / LVN programs, and welding, alongside additional offerings in cosmetology, phlebotomy, auto mechanics, culinary arts, nail technology, CNC machining, medical assisting, CNA training, and pharmacy technician programs.

Looking at the numbers: the campus completion rate is 47.2%, which is below the state average of 70.5%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,793. Annual cost of attendance is $25,443. About 32.4% of students receive Pell Grants. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus, with 799 undergraduates and 435 trade completers in a midsize suburb setting, appears geared toward students seeking focused, hands-on training in specific trades rather than a traditional multi-year college experience. Given the program mix, it may suit career changers or adults looking for shorter, skills-based pathways into healthcare, skilled trades, or service occupations, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review current outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Lake Technical College offers 19 program families, with the most completions in EMT & paramedic training, LPN/LVN programs, and welding. It also offers cosmetology, phlebotomy, auto mechanics, culinary arts, nail technology, CNC machining, medical assisting, CNA training, and pharmacy technician programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Lake 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 can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate at this campus is 47.2%, which is below 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 directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry for students from this campus are $32,793, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance reported for this campus is $25,443.

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

Lake Technical College is a public institution, which typically means it operates with state or local government funding and may offer lower costs compared to for-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly by phone or through its website to confirm specific program durations.

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

You can verify accreditation directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the link provided by the school.

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

The campus offers programs in healthcare, skilled trades, and service fields such as EMT training, LPN programs, and welding, which may suit career changers seeking focused, skills-based training; specific scheduling or format for adult learners is not reported in this data.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Lake Technical College by phone at 35258922501800 or visit its website at https://www.laketech.org/ for application details.

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

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard link can be used to look up other institutions for direct comparison.

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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