Lively Technical College
Tallahassee, Florida · Public · 762 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical Florida high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 16 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,164 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,506 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,050 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,723 |
| All families (average) | $10,307 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,854 | -$5,496 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,385 | +$20,035 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,470 | +$15,120 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,179 | -$6,171 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,074 | +$7,724 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $26,233 | -$8,117 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,701 | -$649 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 51% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.