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Tom P. Haney Technical College

Panama City, Florida · Public technical college

Welding schoolsCosmetology schoolsLPN / LVN programsAuto mechanic schoolsMassage therapy schoolsAviation maintenance (A&P) schoolsElectrician schools
61%completion rate · Florida avg 71%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$30,410median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$28,254median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$17,069annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 3016 Hwy 77 N, Panama City, FL 32405 · Phone: (850) 767-5500 · 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.

Tom P. Haney Technical College is a public trade school in Panama City, Florida offering welding, cosmetology, and LPN programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Tom P. Haney Technical College has a 61.4% completion rate, below the state average of 70.5%, with median earnings of $28,254 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Tom P. Haney Technical College is reported at $17,069, federal financial aid is accepted (Title IV), and 45.5% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Tom P. Haney Technica… Tom P. Haney Technica…: 61.4% 61.4% 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)
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$39,200$50,640$60,600
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$27,450$29,530$35,090
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$50,450$61,770$64,710
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$31,970$48,260$62,990
Massage therapists$30,310$49,680$59,700
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians$45,500$76,940$97,430
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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 33 $16,910 $14,195 not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 30 $31,545 $35,594 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 30 $27,411 not reported not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 18 not reported $18,771 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 10 $26,539 $22,806 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 9 $27,411 not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 8 $26,539 $22,806 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 7 $26,539 $22,806 not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 6 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 4 $26,539 $22,806 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 4 $26,539 $22,806 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 3 $26,539 $22,806 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

Tom P. Haney Technical College is a public trade and career school in Panama City, Florida. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal student aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for enrollment. The campus awards the most credentials in welding, cosmetology, and LPN/LVN programs, with 12 program families total offered across the school.

Federally reported outcome data shows a completion rate of 61.4%, which is below the state average of 70.5%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $28,254. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $17,069, and 45.5% of students receive Pell Grants. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.

With 453 undergraduates and 162 trade program completers, this is a midsize suburban campus offering hands-on training programs. Based on the program families listed — welding, cosmetology, LPN, auto mechanics, massage therapy, aviation mechanics, and electrician training — this campus may suit students seeking shorter, skills-focused training rather than a multi-year degree, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current outcome figures before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The top programs are welding schools, cosmetology schools, and LPN/LVN programs, with 12 program families offered overall including auto mechanics, massage therapy, aviation mechanics, and electrician training.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, with accreditation status 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 eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid.

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

The completion rate is 61.4%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $28,254.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $17,069.

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

This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents compared to for-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (850) 767-5500 for program schedules.

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

You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?137865.

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

The program families listed, such as welding, cosmetology, and LPN training, are commonly shorter, skills-focused programs, but specific fit for career changers is not detailed in the data provided.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Tom P. Haney Technical College at (850) 767-5500 or visit https://www.haney.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 in this dataset; check the College Scorecard to compare similar institutions in the area.

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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