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Pensacola State College
Pensacola, Florida · Public college
Address: 1000 College Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504 · Phone: (850) 484-1000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Dec 2025 · Probation · Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology; Apr 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Pensacola State College is a public trade and career school in Pensacola, FL offering cosmetology, EMT & paramedic, and CDL/truck driving programs, accredited by SACS and other bodies.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $7,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,739; the state average completion rate is 70.5%, but this campus's own completion rate is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data, but federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and about 38.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
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 | 63 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 60 | $17,103 | $17,950 | $3,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 59 | $17,103 | $17,950 | $3,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 41 | $39,099 | $34,704 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 31 | $17,103 | $17,950 | $3,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 24 | $41,671 | $38,289 | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 21 | not reported | $26,585 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | $39,099 | $34,704 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | not reported | $31,133 | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | $19,592 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $34,851 | $34,847 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 12 | $34,851 | $34,847 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 12 | $33,068 | $41,342 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | $17,103 | $17,950 | $3,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | $34,851 | $34,847 | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | $28,055 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | $39,099 | $34,704 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 3 | $33,068 | $41,342 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $17,103 | $17,950 | $3,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | $30,409 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | $28,055 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | $28,055 | 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
Pensacola State College is a public trade and career-training campus located in Pensacola, Florida, in a small-city setting. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here because the school participates in Title IV programs. The college is accredited, with recognition from bodies including the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Among its 33 program families, the largest trade programs by completions are Cosmetology (119 completers), EMT & paramedic training (67), and CDL / truck driving (63).
Looking at the numbers reported for this campus: the state average completion rate is 70.5%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $7,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,739. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 38.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students are served.
With 486 trade-program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 7,538, this campus offers a range of program lengths across cosmetology, emergency medical services, transportation, and other trade families, which can suit both first-time students and adult career changers, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the school's accreditors or the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Pensacola State College offers 33 program families, with the largest completions in Cosmetology (119), EMT & paramedic training (67), and CDL/truck driving (63). It also lists programs in welding, HVAC, dental hygiene, and other trade areas.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy 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 students may use FAFSA and 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 its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $7,500, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,739, 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 information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower published tuition and eligibility for the same state and federal aid programs as other public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (850) 484-1000 or visit its website for program-specific timelines.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accrediting bodies and check federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?136473.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a range of trade programs including cosmetology, EMT training, and CDL/truck driving, but specific program lengths and scheduling for adult learners are not reported in this data; contact the school to confirm fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Pensacola State College by phone at (850) 484-1000 or visit its website at https://www.pensacolastate.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?136473 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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.