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Florida Gateway College
Lake City, Florida · Public
Address: Highway 90 East, Lake City, FL 32025 · Phone: (386) 752-1822 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Florida Gateway College is a public trade and career school in Lake City, Florida, offering cosmetology, welding, and EMT training, accredited by SACS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $6,992 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,894; completion rate versus the state average of 70.5% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported for Florida Gateway College in federal data; federal financial aid (FAFSA) can be used here, and about 39.8% 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 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $39,200 | $50,640 | $60,600 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,120 | $39,870 | $47,000 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $37,700 | $50,640 | $62,380 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,450 | $61,770 | $64,710 |
| Phlebotomists | $35,560 | $40,230 | $45,820 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,330 | $45,760 | $59,230 |
| Medical assistants | $35,880 | $43,680 | $46,800 |
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, under 300 hours | 32 | $15,715 | $14,627 | $5,550 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 30 | $15,715 | $14,627 | $5,550 |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 28 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | $37,852 | $37,424 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | $33,993 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | not reported | $33,993 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 8 | $46,752 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 4 | 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
Florida Gateway College is a public college in Lake City, Florida, located in a distant-town setting. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for programs. The school holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Among its 13 program families, the trade and career programs with the most completers are cosmetology schools (62 completers), welding schools (34), and EMT & paramedic training (29), out of 206 total trade completers and 2,301 undergraduates enrolled.
Federal data shows some, but not all, outcome figures for this campus. The completion rate compared to the state average of 70.5% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt for graduates is $6,992, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,894. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 39.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students attend.
This campus may suit students considering shorter career-training programs, such as cosmetology or welding, as well as those pursuing EMT certification, though exact program lengths are not reported here. Because specific schedules and formats are not detailed in this data, adult learners and career changers should contact the school directly to confirm fit. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, check the accreditors listed above and consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Florida Gateway College offers 13 program families, with cosmetology schools, welding schools, and EMT & paramedic training having the most completers (62, 34, and 29 respectively).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing 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 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 for this campus compared to the state average of 70.5% is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this school carry a median debt of $6,992, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $37,894, per federal data.
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 (386) 752-1822 or visit fgc.edu for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Florida Gateway College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition rates for state residents compared to private or for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is 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 verify accreditation through the listed accreditors and review federal outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?135160.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details are not reported in this data, so adult learners and career changers should contact the school directly to determine fit for their needs.
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 to learn about specific program credentialing.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Florida Gateway College by phone at (386) 752-1822 or visit their website at https://www.fgc.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?135160 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.