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Daytona College
Ormond Beach, Florida · Private for-profit college
Address: 425 South Nova Road, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 · Phone: (386) 267-0565 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Daytona College is a private for-profit trade school in Ormond Beach, FL offering cosmetology, medical assistant, and massage therapy programs, accredited by ACCSC.
Median graduate debt is $7,403 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $26,422, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; a campus-specific completion rate is not reported, though the state average is 70.5%.
Annual cost of attendance at Daytona College is $28,706, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 59.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,450 | $29,530 | $35,090 |
| Medical assistants | $35,880 | $43,680 | $46,800 |
| Massage therapists | $30,310 | $49,680 | $59,700 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,330 | $45,760 | $59,230 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,450 | $61,770 | $64,710 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 38 | not reported | $22,192 | $7,253 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | $20,996 | $22,071 | $6,831 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | $23,980 | $16,786 | $6,476 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $24,047 | $22,964 | $6,636 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | $22,192 | $7,253 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | $22,192 | $7,253 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | $25,194 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 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
Daytona College is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Ormond Beach, Florida, a small city setting. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, with its nursing offerings recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs. The campus offers 9 program families, with the most completers found in cosmetology schools (44), medical assistant programs (15), and massage therapy schools (11).
Federal data shows 83 trade completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 191. A campus-specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate is 70.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,403, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $26,422. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $28,706, and 59.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.
This campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on training in fields like cosmetology, medical assisting, and massage therapy rather than multi-year associate degree paths, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers should independently confirm program schedules, licensing requirements, and costs directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status through the ACCSC and ACEN, and review outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Daytona College offers 9 program families, with the most completers in cosmetology schools (44), medical assistant programs (15), and massage therapy schools (11).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Daytona College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, with its nursing programs also recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Daytona College participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 59.2% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
A campus-specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $7,403, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $26,422.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $28,706.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Daytona College is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition costs and the type of aid available compared to public or non-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 at (386) 267-0565 or visit daytonacollege.edu for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through ACCSC and ACEN, and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?447014.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements vary by field, such as cosmetology or massage therapy, and are not detailed in federal data; contact the school for program-specific licensing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Daytona College at (386) 267-0565 or through its website, https://daytonacollege.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; the College Scorecard can be used to compare outcomes 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.