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Lindsey Hopkins Technical College

Miami, Florida · Public technical college

Cosmetology schoolsNail technician schoolsAuto mechanic schoolsElectrician schoolsLPN / LVN programsPhlebotomy classesSurgical technologist programsCulinary & pastry schoolsDental assistant schoolsCNA classes
66%completion rate · Florida avg 71%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$30,724median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$34,107median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$9,855annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 750 NW 20 Street, Miami, FL 33127 · Phone: 30532460707006 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning · Council on Occupational Education. 4 sanction actions in the window.
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Lindsey Hopkins Technical College is a public trade school in Miami, Florida offering cosmetology, nail technician, and auto mechanic programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Lindsey Hopkins Technical College has a 66.2% completion rate, near the Florida state average of 70.5%, and graduates earn a median of $34,107 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Lindsey Hopkins Technical College is $9,855, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 22.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Lindsey Hopkins Techn… Lindsey Hopkins Techn…: 66.2% 66.2% Florida average Florida average: 70.5% 70.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$27,450$29,530$35,090
Manicurists and pedicurists$28,730$37,840$48,260
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$31,970$48,260$62,990
Electricians$38,190$57,250$61,900
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
Chefs and head cooks$31,920$58,240$75,840
Dental assistants$37,800$47,620$54,690
Nursing assistants$34,350$37,510$42,310

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 33 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 23 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 19 $30,637 $26,121 not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 18 $32,945 $29,685 not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, under 300 hours 11 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 9 $26,599 not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 8 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 8 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 8 $26,599 not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 7 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 2 $32,945 $29,685 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 2 $26,599 not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 2–4 years 1 $26,599 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.

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About this school

Lindsey Hopkins Technical College is a public trade and career training campus in Miami, Florida, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. The college awards training most commonly in cosmetology, nail technician programs, and auto mechanic training, among 13 program families offered on campus, with about 393 undergraduates enrolled and 149 trade completers reported.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 66.2%, which is near the Florida state average of 70.5%. Median debt for graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who completed programs here have median earnings of $34,107 ten years after entry. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $9,855, and 22.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.

This campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on career-training programs such as cosmetology, nail technology, or auto mechanics rather than multi-year degrees, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Adults considering a career change should confirm schedule and format directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome data yourself, check the Council on Occupational Education and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this institution before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Lindsey Hopkins Technical College offers 13 program families, most notably cosmetology, nail technician, and auto mechanic training, along with other trade areas listed in its program families.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

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 here.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 66.2%, which is near the Florida state average of 70.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Graduates have median earnings of $34,107 ten years after entry, per federal Scorecard data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $9,855.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Lindsey Hopkins Technical College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition and eligibility for public accountability standards compared to for-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school directly at the number or website provided to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?135294.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers hands-on trade programs like cosmetology and auto mechanics that may suit career changers, though specific scheduling and format details are not reported here and should be confirmed with the school.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Lindsey Hopkins Technical College by phone or visit their website at https://www.lindseyhopkins.edu/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; 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.

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