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Wilton Simpson Technical College
Brooksville, Florida · Public technical college
Address: 4057 California Street, Brooksville, FL 34604 · Phone: (352) 797-7018 · 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.
Wilton Simpson Technical College is a public trade school in Brooksville, Florida, offering welding, cosmetology, and auto mechanic programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Wilton Simpson Technical College has a 52.2% completion rate, below Florida's 70.5% state average, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and earnings figures are not reported for this campus.
Attending Wilton Simpson Technical College costs about $16,344 a year, and the school accepts federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 31.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $39,200 | $50,640 | $60,600 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,450 | $29,530 | $35,090 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | 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
Wilton Simpson Technical College is a public trade and career school in Brooksville, Florida, located in a midsize suburb. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for training. The campus's most-awarded programs are welding schools, cosmetology schools, and auto mechanic schools, with welding representing the largest share of completions.
In terms of outcomes, the school's completion rate is 52.2%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5%. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $16,344, and 31.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
With a small enrollment of 155 undergraduates and 11 trade completers reported, this campus appears to run compact, program-specific training tracks rather than large associate-degree pathways, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. This setup may suit students seeking focused, hands-on instruction in welding, cosmetology, or automotive repair, including adults considering a career change, though applicants should confirm scheduling and format directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, prospective students can check with the Council on Occupational Education and consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Wilton Simpson Technical College offers welding schools, cosmetology schools, and auto mechanic schools, with welding programs having the most completions among the three.
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, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible 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 is 52.2%, 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 at (352) 797-7018 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 annual cost of attendance is reported as $16,344.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower published costs and public accountability, though outcomes still vary by program.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program durations.
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/?491783.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's compact program families (welding, cosmetology, auto mechanic) suggest focused, hands-on training, but specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in federal data; contact the school to confirm fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Wilton Simpson Technical College at (352) 797-7018 or visit https://hernandoschools.org/schools/stc for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard 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.