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Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, Florida · Public college
Address: 100 Weldon Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773 · Phone: (407) 708-4722 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Seminole State College of Florida is a public trade and career school in Sanford, Florida, offering EMT & paramedic training, medical billing & coding, and medical assistant programs, accredited by SACS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Seminole State College of Florida carry a median debt of $11,047 and earn a median of $41,733 ten years after entry; completion rate compared to the state average of 70.5% is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Seminole State College of Florida; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 28.6% 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 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,330 | $45,760 | $59,230 |
| Medical assistants | $35,880 | $43,680 | $46,800 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $38,940 | $52,910 | $62,820 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,760 | $43,590 | $47,570 |
| Construction laborers | $33,280 | $44,030 | $47,970 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $31,920 | $58,240 | $75,840 |
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 | 168 | $31,227 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 72 | $31,227 | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 42 | $28,050 | $26,353 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 36 | $40,346 | $36,336 | $12,607 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 21 | $43,955 | $39,369 | $10,773 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 17 | $28,937 | not reported | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related 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 too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Seminole State College of Florida is a public college located in Sanford, Florida. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The college holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Its trade and career training is concentrated in EMT & paramedic training, medical billing & coding programs, and medical assistant programs, with ten total program families offered, including plumbing, pharmacy technician, construction trades, and culinary training.
Federal data shows 397 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 12,864. The statewide 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 $11,047, and median earnings ten years after entry are $41,733. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 28.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students.
This campus operates in a small city setting and offers a mix of short career-training programs and longer allied health tracks, which may suit students seeking direct entry into healthcare or emergency services roles, including adult career changers, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome data directly through the accreditors listed and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Seminole State College of Florida offers ten program families including EMT & paramedic training, medical billing & coding, medical assistant programs, plumbing, pharmacy technician, construction trades, and culinary training. The largest programs by completers are EMT & paramedic training, medical billing & coding, and medical assistant programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 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, federal loans, and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's own 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%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $11,047, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $41,733, 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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means state-subsidized tuition and eligibility for a range of state and federal aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accreditors and review official outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?137209.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a mix of short-term career training and longer allied health programs in a small city setting, which may appeal to career changers, though specific fit details for adult learners are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in the available data; contact the school directly or check with the relevant program accreditor for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Seminole State College of Florida at (407) 708-4722 or visit https://www.seminolestate.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 the available federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?137209 for comparable 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.