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Treasure Coast Technical College

Vero Beach, Florida · Public technical college

Phlebotomy classesCNA classesWelding schoolsMedical assistant programsLPN / LVN programsHVAC schoolsCDL / truck driving schools
81%completion rate · Florida avg 71%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$15,176annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 4680 28th Court, Vero Beach, FL 32967 · Phone: (772) 564-4970 · 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.

Treasure Coast Technical College is a public trade school in Vero Beach, Florida offering phlebotomy, CNA, and welding programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Treasure Coast Technical College has an 81.2% 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.

Annual cost of attendance at Treasure Coast Technical College is reported at $15,176, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, with 35.1% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Treasure Coast Techni… Treasure Coast Techni…: 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)
Phlebotomists$35,560$40,230$45,820
Nursing assistants$34,350$37,510$42,310
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$39,200$50,640$60,600
Medical assistants$35,880$43,680$46,800
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$50,450$61,770$64,710
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$38,370$56,670$63,620
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers$37,700$50,640$62,380

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
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, under 300 hours 35 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 23 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 22 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 18 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 18 not reported not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 300–899 hours 8 not reported not reported not reported
Ground Transportation Certificate, under 300 hours 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

Treasure Coast Technical College is a public trade and career training campus in Vero Beach, Florida, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Because it participates in Title IV, students here can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. The college awards training most often in phlebotomy classes, CNA classes, and welding schools, alongside programs in medical assisting, LPN training, HVAC, and CDL training, for a total of seven program families.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 81.2%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5%. About 35.1% of students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a substantial share of lower-income enrollees. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $15,176. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.

With 75 undergraduate students and 130 trade completers reported, this is a small, focused campus offering short, occupation-specific programs rather than broad associate degrees. That structure, combined with its Council on Occupational Education accreditation and above-average completion rate, may suit adults changing careers who want a defined credential path, though program length and schedule details are not stated here and should be confirmed with the school directly. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard or by contacting the college.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Treasure Coast Technical College offers seven program families, most notably phlebotomy classes, CNA classes, and welding schools, along with medical assistant, LPN, HVAC, and CDL training programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the 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, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and about 35.1% 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 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?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (772) 564-4970 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?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $15,176.

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

This is a public school, which typically means state oversight and eligibility for in-state pricing and Title IV aid, as confirmed here.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly at (772) 564-4970 or visit its website for schedule details.

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 via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.

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

The campus offers short, occupation-specific programs like phlebotomy and CNA training rather than broad associate degrees, which may fit adults seeking a defined credential path, though specific scheduling for working adults is not reported here.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Treasure Coast Technical College at (772) 564-4970 or through its website, https://tctc.indianriverschools.org/.

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

Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included in this listing; the College Scorecard link can be used to look up and compare other 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.

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