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Truck driving (CDL) schools in Florida
19 schools in Florida offer truck driving (CDL) programs (18 of them public), with 19 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $46,024 a year after finishing, compared with $48,327 nationally.
All truck driving (CDL) programs in Florida
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Technical InstituteJacksonville, FL | Private 2-year college | Certificate | 127 | $51,352 | n/a | n/a | $17,755 |
| Indian River State CollegeFort Pierce, FL | Community college | Certificate | 0 | $46,024 | $54,606 | n/a | $2,764 |
| Marion Technical CollegeOcala, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 66 | $46,016 | n/a | n/a | $5,946 |
| Florida State College at JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL | Community college | Certificate | 58 | n/a | $52,143 | n/a | $2,878 |
| Big Bend Technical CollegePerry, FL | Public technical school | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,062 |
| Flagler Technical CollegePalm Coast, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,074 |
| Florida Gateway CollegeLake City, FL | Public technical school | Certificate | 46 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,100 |
| Florida Panhandle Technical CollegeChipley, FL | Public technical school | Certificate | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,624 |
| Gadsden Technical CollegeQuincy, FL | Public technical school | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,942 |
| Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical CollegeMiami Lakes, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 81 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,655 |
| North Florida CollegeMadison, FL | Community college | Certificate | 60 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,054 |
| North Florida Technical CollegeStarke, FL | Public technical school | Certificate | 39 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,774 |
| Orange Technical College-South CampusOrlando, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 57 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,541 |
| Pensacola State CollegePensacola, FL | Community college | Certificate | 88 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,363 |
| Pinellas Technical College-St. PetersburgSaint Petersburg, FL | Public technical school | Certificate | 56 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,089 |
| Ridge Technical CollegeWinter Haven, FL | Public technical school | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,930 |
| Sheridan Technical CollegeHollywood, FL | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 163 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,855 |
| Tallahassee State CollegeTallahassee, FL | Community college | Certificate | 27 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,622 |
| Treasure Coast Technical CollegeVero Beach, FL | Public technical school | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,803 |
Cities with the most programs: Jacksonville (2), Fort Pierce (1), Ocala (1), Perry (1), Palm Coast (1), Lake City (1), Chipley (1), Quincy (1), Miami Lakes (1), Madison (1), Starke (1), Orlando (1).
What counts: ground transportation, which includes commercial truck and bus driving.
Frequently asked questions
How many truck driving (CDL) schools are in Florida?
19 schools in Florida awarded truck driving (CDL) certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 19 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which truck driving (CDL) program in Florida has the highest earnings?
Jones Technical Institute in Jacksonville, where certificate graduates earned a median of $51,352 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest truck driving (CDL) school in Florida?
By yearly tuition and fees, Flagler Technical College in Palm Coast charges $1,074 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do truck driving (CDL) graduates make in Florida?
The typical certificate program in Florida reported median earnings of $46,024 one year after graduation and $53,375 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Truck driving (CDL) schools nationwide
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.