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Lively Technical College

Tallahassee, Florida · public · mainly awards certificates · 762 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingCarpentryCulinary ArtsMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr
$10,307
cheaper than 37% of comparable schools
Completion rate
52.7%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$30,413
earns ~$2,950.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Lively Technical College is a public school in Tallahassee, FL, offering mainly certificates. It serves students seeking hands-on training in trades and allied health fields.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $10,307. The reported completion rate is 52.7%, meaning roughly half of students who start do not finish. Median earnings ten years after entry are $30,413, while median student debt at completion is not reported.

Net price is 14% above the Florida median ($9,065) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 21% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$39,741
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$30,771
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$30,228
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificate$26,739
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificate$23,649
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificate$15,552
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 12 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Graphic Communicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Nursingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

Is Lively Technical College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Tallahassee, FL.
What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Precision Metal Working, Practical Nursing, Vehicle Maintenance, HVAC, Allied Health, Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, and Carpentry, plus 15 more programs beyond these trades.
What do graduates of the Precision Metal Working program typically earn?
The median earnings two years after completion for the Precision Metal Working program are $39,741.
How many students finish their programs?
The reported completion rate is 52.7%.
How many students are currently enrolled?
The school has 762 students.

Other options in Florida

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Atlantic Technical CollegeCoconut Creek$10,41460.3%$38,560
North Florida Technical CollegeStarke$1,59073.8%$31,683
Eastern Florida State CollegeMelbourne$6,44046.4%$37,195
College of Central FloridaOcala$12,08846%$38,203
Chipola CollegeMarianna$1,13350.9%$37,378
Lorenzo Walker Technical CollegeNaples$7,28399%$36,853
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 135276. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.