Ridge Technical College
Winter Haven, Florida · Public · 407 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical Florida high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 6 fall short. Another 12 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $23,170 |
| All families (average) | $23,170 |
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 | $15,943 | -$18,407 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,118 | -$1,232 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $25,228 | -$9,122 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,700 | +$7,350 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,114 | -$2,236 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,195 | -$2,155 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $26,807 | -$7,543 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 56% of students receive Pell grants · 99% 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.