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Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne, Florida · Public college
Address: 3865 North Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935 · Phone: (321) 632-1111 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Eastern Florida State College is a public trade and career school in Melbourne, FL offering EMT & paramedic training, CNA classes, and medical assistant programs, accredited by SACS and other specialized bodies.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Eastern Florida State College carry a median debt of $12,250 and earn a median of $37,195 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate versus the state average of 70.5% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Eastern Florida State College; contact the school for current tuition. The school accepts federal financial aid, and about 29.5% 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 |
| Nursing assistants | $34,350 | $37,510 | $42,310 |
| Medical assistants | $35,880 | $43,680 | $46,800 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $51,390 | $76,750 | $82,650 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,450 | $61,770 | $64,710 |
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $45,500 | $76,940 | $97,430 |
| Phlebotomists | $35,560 | $40,230 | $45,820 |
| Surgical technologists | $41,270 | $62,440 | $75,170 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $39,200 | $50,640 | $60,600 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,450 | $29,530 | $35,090 |
| Dental hygienists | $75,960 | $91,980 | $96,060 |
| Dental assistants | $37,800 | $47,620 | $54,690 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $31,920 | $58,240 | $75,840 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,330 | $45,760 | $59,230 |
| Machinists | $39,870 | $57,140 | $63,860 |
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 | 97 | $40,310 | $33,637 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 49 | $29,053 | $33,993 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 37 | $29,053 | $33,993 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 23 | not reported | $25,580 | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | $31,699 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | $40,310 | $33,637 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 19 | $44,038 | $32,711 | $15,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 16 | $44,038 | $32,711 | $15,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 15 | $44,038 | $32,711 | $15,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | $31,699 | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | $17,034 | $18,771 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 11 | $33,679 | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 11 | $49,627 | $33,993 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | $33,679 | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | $40,310 | $33,637 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | $26,933 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 2 | $44,038 | $32,711 | $15,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 2 | $49,627 | $33,993 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 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
Eastern Florida State College is a public college in Melbourne, Florida, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools along with several field-specific accreditors, including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The school participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs. Among its 24 program families, the campus awards the most credentials in EMT & paramedic training (118 completions), CNA classes (49), and medical assistant programs (41), alongside offerings in welding, dental hygiene, culinary, cosmetology, and other trade fields.
Federal data shows 416 trade program completers out of an overall undergraduate enrollment of 10,490. The state average completion rate is 70.5%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $12,250, and median earnings ten years after entry are $37,195. About 29.5% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, located in a small city, suits students pursuing shorter clinical and technical certificate paths like EMT training or CNA classes as well as those seeking longer allied-health programs such as dental hygiene or nursing-adjacent tracks; specific program lengths are not detailed here, so applicants should confirm scheduling directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcomes data, consult the listed accreditors or the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Eastern Florida State College offers 24 program families, with the most completions in EMT & paramedic training (118), CNA classes (49), and medical assistant programs (41). Other fields include welding, dental hygiene, culinary arts, cosmetology, and radiology technology.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the ADA's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 29.5% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The state average completion rate is 70.5%, but this campus's own completion rate and comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $12,250, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $37,195, per the U.S. Department of Education 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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public college, which often means lower tuition for in-state residents and eligibility for state funding, though specific tuition rates are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school to confirm schedules for individual programs like EMT training or CNA classes.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status through the listed accrediting bodies and review federal outcomes data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?132693).
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both short certificate programs, such as EMT and CNA training, and longer allied-health tracks, which may suit career changers seeking varied timelines; specific fit depends on individual program length and format not detailed in this data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements vary by program and are not detailed in this data; contact the school directly to confirm certification or licensure steps for a specific program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Eastern Florida State College at (321) 632-1111 or visit https://www.easternflorida.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this data; use the College Scorecard link 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.