What programs are offered and what credential level do they provide?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in fields like Precision Metal Working, Practical Nursing, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Carpenters, Electrical and Power Transmission, HVAC, Vehicle Maintenance, and seven other programs.

What do graduates typically earn in specific programs?

Precision Metal Working graduates report median earnings of $28,960 two years after completion. Practical Nursing graduates report $27,497, while Cosmetology graduates report $16,478.

How many students finish their program?

The data reports a completion rate of 67% for the institution. Note that public community college data often undercounts students who transfer to four-year schools.

Is Okaloosa Technical College a public or private school?

It is a public school located in Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Home › Florida › Welding schools › Okaloosa Technical College

Okaloosa Technical College

Fort Walton Beach, Florida · public · mainly awards certificates · 421 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingCarpentryCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr

$18,819

cheaper than 12% of comparable schools

Completion rate

67%

Median debt at completion

not reported

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$32,577

earns ~$1,731.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Okaloosa Technical College is a public school in Fort Walton Beach, FL that mainly awards certificates to students in skilled trades. With an average annual net price of $18,819 after aid, it serves 421 students who rely heavily on Pell Grants.

What to know

The school reports a 67% completion rate, which is typical for community colleges where transfer students are not always counted in the federal data. Reported median earnings ten years after entry are $32,577, but you must compare this to your specific career path rather than total debt. Earnings vary significantly by program, ranging from $16,478 to $28,960 for two years after completion.

Net price is 108% above the Florida median ($9,065) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 15% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

See what aid you may qualify for

38.4% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Florida.

We may share your info with matched school and program partners so they can contact you about enrollment. Unsubscribe anytime. See our privacy & editorial policy.

Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	$28,960
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	$27,497
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$16,478
Culinary Arts and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Carpenters	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Show all 7 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Get paid while you train instead

Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — sponsors pay wages from day one. In Florida:

Questions students ask

What programs are offered and what credential level do they provide?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in fields like Precision Metal Working, Practical Nursing, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Carpenters, Electrical and Power Transmission, HVAC, Vehicle Maintenance, and seven other programs.
What do graduates typically earn in specific programs?: Precision Metal Working graduates report median earnings of $28,960 two years after completion. Practical Nursing graduates report $27,497, while Cosmetology graduates report $16,478.
How many students finish their program?: The data reports a completion rate of 67% for the institution. Note that public community college data often undercounts students who transfer to four-year schools.
Is Okaloosa Technical College a public or private school?: It is a public school located in Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Other options in Florida

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Atlantic Technical College	Coconut Creek	$10,414	60.3%	$38,560
North Florida Technical College	Starke	$1,590	73.8%	$31,683
Eastern Florida State College	Melbourne	$6,440	46.4%	$37,195
College of Central Florida	Ocala	$12,088	46%	$38,203
Chipola College	Marianna	$1,133	50.9%	$37,378
Lorenzo Walker Technical College	Naples	$7,283	99%	$36,853

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 433068. 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.