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Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, Florida · Public
Address: 3209 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34981 · Phone: (772) 462-4772 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Indian River State College is a public trade school in Fort Pierce, Florida, offering CDL/truck driving, cosmetology, and EMT/paramedic training, with several programs holding specialized health-field accreditation.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Indian River State College carry a median debt of $8,023 and earn a median of $38,315 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate versus the 70.5% state average is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Indian River State College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used, and 34.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $37,700 | $50,640 | $62,380 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $27,450 | $29,530 | $35,090 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,120 | $39,870 | $47,000 |
| Nursing assistants | $34,350 | $37,510 | $42,310 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $31,920 | $58,240 | $75,840 |
| Medical assistants | $35,880 | $43,680 | $46,800 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,450 | $61,770 | $64,710 |
| Phlebotomists | $35,560 | $40,230 | $45,820 |
| Surgical technologists | $41,270 | $62,440 | $75,170 |
| Barbers | $31,000 | $49,410 | $59,240 |
| Dental assistants | $37,800 | $47,620 | $54,690 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $28,730 | $37,840 | $48,260 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,330 | $45,760 | $59,230 |
| Dental hygienists | $75,960 | $91,980 | $96,060 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $51,390 | $76,750 | $82,650 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $39,200 | $50,640 | $60,600 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,760 | $43,590 | $47,570 |
| Electricians | $38,190 | $57,250 | $61,900 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 149 | not reported | $25,194 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 116 | not reported | $28,598 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 113 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 88 | $16,011 | $18,771 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 57 | $16,011 | $18,771 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 24 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | not reported | $28,598 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | $16,011 | $18,771 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 13 | $39,156 | $39,909 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 12 | $16,011 | $18,771 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $41,240 | $38,289 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $31,468 | $25,194 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | $25,473 | $26,739 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | $25,473 | $26,739 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | $41,240 | $38,289 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 5 | $39,867 | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 2–4 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 4 | $31,468 | $25,194 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 2–4 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | 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 the cohort was too small to publish.
About this school
Indian River State College is a public trade and career-training campus in Fort Pierce, Florida. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), and several of its health and technical programs carry accreditation from bodies including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Across 28 program offerings, the campus awards the most completions in CDL / truck driving training (149), cosmetology (145), and EMT & paramedic training (133).
Federal data shows 770 trade-program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 11,822. 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 $8,023, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,315. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 34.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment.
With a wide mix of short-term certificate programs (CDL, cosmetology, EMT) and longer allied-health tracks (dental hygiene, radiology, surgical technology), this campus can suit both quick career-entry students and those pursuing multi-semester credentials; program length details for any specific track are not reported here, so confirm directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome data through the College Scorecard and by contacting the school directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Indian River State College offers 28 trade and career programs across families including CDL training, cosmetology, EMT training, medical assisting, dental hygiene, radiology technology, welding, and more. Its top programs by completions are CDL/truck driving (149), cosmetology (145), and EMT & paramedic training (133).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Its programs hold accreditation from bodies including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants. About 34.4% of enrolled students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The statewide average completion rate is 70.5%. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,023, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,315, per federal Scorecard 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 (772) 462-4772 or visit irsc.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Indian River State College is a public institution, which generally means lower published tuition rates for state residents and eligibility for public financial aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this data. Contact the school directly to ask about the schedule for a particular program such as CDL, cosmetology, or EMT training.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?134608, or by contacting the school at (772) 462-4772.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both short-term certificate programs like CDL and cosmetology and longer allied-health tracks like dental hygiene and radiology, which may suit career changers seeking either a quick entry point or a more extended credential; specific fit depends on program length details not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Indian River State College at (772) 462-4772 or through its website at https://www.irsc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this listing. Use the College Scorecard link to look up and compare other institutions offering similar programs.
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.