Trade and career programs at Hillsborough College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 1,429 | $56,307 | n/a | $8,750 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 412 | $52,343 | $61,572 | $7,106 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 126 | $69,990 | $73,151 | $13,750 |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 78 | $76,329 | $57,203 | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 62 | $43,242 | $43,945 | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 52 | $45,421 | $49,183 | $9,111 |
| Electrician | Certificate | 38 | n/a | $64,639 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 35 | n/a | $40,090 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 34 | $39,943 | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Certificate | 26 | n/a | $62,390 | n/a |
| Plumbing | Certificate | 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 25 | $43,672 | $56,823 | $14,788 |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 15 | $39,975 | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 11 | $72,315 | $71,854 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | $34,106 | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Hillsborough College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $2,506 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $10,995 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $3,594 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $3,588 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $4,755 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $2,561 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $10,995 |
| Over $110,000 | Not reported |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- Former students earned a median of $45,697 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $10,500 in federal student loans.
- 48% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hillsborough College cost?
Tuition and fees are $2,506 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $3,594 in 2024-25.
How much do Hillsborough College graduates earn?
Phlebotomy and medical lab certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $76,329 one year after finishing.
Is Hillsborough College accredited?
Hillsborough College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Aguilas International Technical Institute, Tampa
- Aparicio-Levy Technical College, Tampa: $1,527 a year
- Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Tampa, Tampa: $9,672 a year
- Concorde Career Institute-Tampa, Tampa: $19,445 a year
- Empire Beauty School-Tampa, Tampa: $16,320 a year
- Erwin Technical College, Tampa: $5,486 a year
More: all trade schools in Florida · Hillsborough College on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.