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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Public college
Address: 111 East Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 · Phone: (954) 201-7350 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Broward College is a public trade and career school in Fort Lauderdale, FL offering EMT & paramedic training, diesel mechanic training, and radiology & sonography programs, accredited by SACS and program-specific bodies.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at Broward College is $7,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,939; the campus completion rate and its comparison to the 70.5% state average are not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Broward College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 40.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,120 | $39,870 | $47,000 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $44,300 | $60,490 | $73,900 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $51,390 | $76,750 | $82,650 |
| Medical assistants | $35,880 | $43,680 | $46,800 |
| Dental assistants | $37,800 | $47,620 | $54,690 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,330 | $45,760 | $59,230 |
| Dental hygienists | $75,960 | $91,980 | $96,060 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $31,920 | $58,240 | $75,840 |
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $45,500 | $76,940 | $97,430 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 204 | $38,715 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 102 | $38,715 | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 60 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 32 | $40,236 | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 30 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 26 | $46,103 | $38,289 | $8,600 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 22 | $46,103 | $38,289 | $8,600 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | $38,715 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 14 | $46,103 | $38,289 | $8,600 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 12 | $46,103 | $38,289 | $8,600 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | $38,715 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | $38,715 | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 7 | $46,103 | $38,289 | $8,600 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 2 | $40,236 | 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
Broward College is a public college in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools along with several program-specific accreditors including the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. Among its 24 trade and career program families, the campus awards the most completions in EMT & paramedic training (332), diesel mechanic schools (94), and radiology & sonography programs (91).
The state average completion rate is reported at 70.5%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $7,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $41,939. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 40.2% of students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a substantial share of lower-income students enrolled.
With undergraduate enrollment near 24,922 and 651 trade program completers, Broward College serves a large student body across a wide range of trade fields, from short-term certificate training like EMT work to more technical programs like radiology. Program lengths and setting details beyond program names are not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants weighing a career change should confirm schedule and length directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review updated federal outcome data, check the accreditors listed here and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Broward College offers 24 trade and career program families, with the most completions in EMT & paramedic training, diesel mechanic schools, and radiology & sonography programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Broward College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditors such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 70.5%, but a direct comparison is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of Broward College carry a median debt of $7,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,939, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (954) 201-7350 or visit https://www.broward.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Broward College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents and access to state and federal funding support.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program schedules and duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review Broward College's accreditation and federal outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?132709.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program formats or schedules beyond program names, so career changers should contact the school directly at (954) 201-7350 to confirm fit for adult learners.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or the relevant program accreditor for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Broward College at (954) 201-7350 or through its website, https://www.broward.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?132709 to compare institutions directly.
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.