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Trade Schools in Tampa

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Tampa, Florida, is known nationwide as one of the places to visit in Florida. It's, therefore, expected that tourism drives the city's economy.

Thanks to the many attractions in Tampa, the city sees an average of 118.8 million visitors. In fact, Tampa's tourism rate saw an all-time high in 2018, with nearly 166.1 million out-of-state visitors making their way to this bustling city.

While tourism brings many people to visit Tampa, Florida, the area is already densely populated, with an average total population of just over 368,000.

Top Industries in Tampa

Sure, while tourism drives a great majority of Tampa's economy, it is not the only industry that is booming within the city. Some of the other fastest-growing industries in Tampa include:

When it comes to some of the highest-paying vocational careers in the Tampa area, the Administrator of Economic Opportunity for the City of Tampa stated that key areas of growth would be in:

Why is Tampa Good for Trade/Vocational Students?

With the many employment opportunities in Tampa, it comes as no surprise that many people find themselves asking, "why is Tampa good for vocational students?" Sure, while many of the positions in the fastest-growing industries mentioned above may require a traditional four-year degree, many of them only require specialized certifications and/or an Associates Degree from one of the many Tampa vocational schools.

With a variety of trade schools in Tampa and the surrounding areas, making the right choice can be difficult.

Notable Technical Schools in Tampa, Florida:

  • Florida Career College has a variety of vocational career studies available, including computer network technician, HVAC, dental assistant and business office administration
  • Keiser University offers study areas such as health services administration, medical assisting, radiologic technology and more
  • Hillsborough Community College, where you can expect to learn lifelong skills to help in your trade of choice, including Criminal Justice, Automotive Technology, Graphic & Web Design, Paralegal/Legal Assisting

Learn more about education in the state by reading about vocational and trade schools in Florida.

Learn More about Tampa

Demographics

Total Population376,345

Education and Earnings

# Enrolled in College27,477
Median Earnings Without High School Degree$20,914
Median Earnings With High School Degree$25,763
Median Earnings With Associate Degree$34,138

Commute

Average Commute Time25 minutes
% Commutes by Walking2.4%
% Commutes by Bicycle1.2%
% Commutes by Public Transportation2.5%

Housing

Median Housing Cost$1,111
Median Gross Rent$1,082
Median House Value$217,400
Source: American Community Survey, 2018, U.S. Census Bureau, https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/.
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