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Tallahassee Community College

Tallahassee, Florida · Public college

EMT & paramedic trainingCDL / truck driving schoolsDental hygiene programsRadiology & sonography programsDental assistant schoolsWelding schoolsCNA classesCNC & machining programsSurgical technologist programs
not reportedcompletion rate · Florida avg 71%
$7,668median debt of graduates
$31,904median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$37,561median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Accredited)
Address: 444 Appleyard Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32304 · Phone: (850) 201-6200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
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.

Tallahassee Community College is a public trade school in Tallahassee, FL offering EMT & paramedic training, CDL/truck driving, and dental hygiene programs, accredited by SACS.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Tallahassee Community College carry a median debt of $7,668 and earn a median of $37,561 ten years after entry; completion rate versus the Florida state average of 70.5% is not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Tallahassee Community College accepts federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 34.4% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Emergency medical technicians$34,120$39,870$47,000
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers$37,700$50,640$62,380
Dental hygienists$75,960$91,980$96,060
Radiologic technologists and technicians$51,390$76,750$82,650
Dental assistants$37,800$47,620$54,690
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$39,200$50,640$60,600
Nursing assistants$34,350$37,510$42,310
Machinists$39,870$57,140$63,860
Surgical technologists$41,270$62,440$75,170

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
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 65 not reported not reported not reported
Ground Transportation Certificate, 300–899 hours 37 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 28 not reported $50,105 $10,750
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 15 $45,159 $42,682 $16,667
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 8 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 7 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 7 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 7 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 5 $45,159 $42,682 $16,667
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 3 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 2 $45,159 $42,682 $16,667

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

Tallahassee Community College is a public trade and career training campus in Tallahassee, Florida. It participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), so students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants where eligible. The college holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and specific programs are separately accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Among its 11 career-training program families, the most-awarded programs are EMT & paramedic training (77 completions), CDL / truck driving schools (37), and dental hygiene programs (28).

Federal data shows 184 trade-program completers against an overall undergraduate enrollment of 11,053. The campus's completion rate compared to the Florida state average of 70.5% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,668, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,561. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 34.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of aid-eligible enrollment.

This mix of short, occupational programs (EMT, CDL) alongside a longer allied-health track (dental hygiene) suggests the campus can serve both students seeking fast entry into a trade and those pursuing a multi-term credential; program length details themselves are not reported here beyond what's implied by the program types. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before applying.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Tallahassee Community College offers 11 career-training program families, most notably EMT & paramedic training, CDL/truck driving schools, and dental hygiene programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with individual programs also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.

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

The campus's completion rate compared to the Florida state average of 70.5% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for further detail.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $7,668, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,561, 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 (850) 201-6200 or visit https://www.tcc.fl.edu/ for current tuition.

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

This is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents and Title IV aid eligibility, as confirmed here.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.

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

You can verify accreditation with SACS, ACEN, and CODA directly, and review completion, debt, and earnings data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?137759.

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

The presence of shorter occupational programs like EMT and CDL training alongside longer allied-health tracks suggests options for varying schedules, though specific adult-learner services are not reported in this data; contact the school to confirm fit.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensure or certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or relevant state licensing board for program-specific requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Tallahassee Community College at (850) 201-6200 or through its website, https://www.tcc.fl.edu/.

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

Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported in this data; use the College Scorecard link provided to compare campuses directly.

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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