Southern Technical College
Private for-profit in Orlando, FL. 8 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering veterinary tech, HVAC, welding, medical assistant.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 154 | $42,625 | $20,000 | $227 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 310 | $41,247 | $11,250 | $128 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 303 | $30,958 | $11,250 | $128 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 12 | $29,455 | $20,749 | $236 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 244 | $27,513 | $10,875 | $124 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology (certificate): graduates earned $27,513 one year out, 8% below the national median for veterinary tech certificate programs ($30,025).
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (certificate): graduates earned $41,247 one year out, about the same as the national median for HVAC certificate programs ($42,250).
- Precision Metal Working (associate degree): graduates earned $42,625 one year out, 14% below the national median for welding associate degree programs ($49,506).
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (certificate): graduates earned $30,958 one year out, 6% below the national median for medical assistant certificate programs ($32,792).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Universal Technical Institute-Orlando (Orlando, FL), about 2 miles away
- Ana G. Mendez University (Orlando, FL), about 6 miles away
- Valencia College (Orlando, FL), about 6 miles away
- Orange Technical College (Orlando, FL), about 7 miles away
- Concorde Career Institute-Orlando (Orlando, FL), about 8 miles away
Before you apply
- Veterinary Assistant & Technician: Is the program accredited for credentialed technicians?
- HVAC & Refrigeration: Is the EPA 608 exam included?
- Welding & Metalworking: How many hours are spent in the weld booth versus the classroom?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.