Traviss Technical College
15.5 mi3225 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland, FL · Public, under 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 114
- Largest program 2025-26
- $970
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $40,908
Ridge Technical College
Winter Haven, Florida. In the 2023-24 award year this school reported 95 awards in the trades we track: electrician, welding, auto mechanic, diesel mechanic, construction trades.
- Address
- 7700 State Rd 544, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Open in Maps - Website
- www.ridge.edu
- Phone
- (863) 419-3060
- Type
- Public, under 2-year
- Accreditor
- Council on Occupational Education
- Federal student aid
- Eligible (Title IV)
- Undergrads (all programs)
- 407
Trade programs and graduates
Awards (certificates and degrees) conferred July 2023 to June 2024, first majors, as reported to IPEDS.
| Trade | Program (CIP) | Award levels | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | Electrician (46.0302) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (38) | 38 |
| Welding | Welding Technology/Welder (48.0508) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (26) | 26 |
| Auto Mechanic | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0604) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (6); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (10) | 16 |
| Diesel Mechanic | Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician (47.0613) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (1); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (8) | 9 |
| Construction Trades | Building Construction Technology/Technician (46.0415) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (6) | 6 |
What it costs
Published charges for 2025-26, as reported to College Scorecard.
| In-state tuition and fees, per year | $3,930 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees, per year | $10,530 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| Cost of attendance, per year (incl. living costs) | $27,530 |
| Average net price after grants (aided students) | $22,245 |
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Outcomes
College Scorecard field-of-study results for graduates who received federal aid. Fields are the broader 4-digit program family, so welding and machining share "Precision Metal Working". Earnings are medians for graduates working and not enrolled; cohorts lag several years. Scorecard reports outcomes under the school's federal aid ID, which can combine several branch campuses, so counts can exceed this campus's own graduates.
| Field | Credential | Median pay, 1 yr | Median pay, 5 yrs | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (46.03) | Undergraduate certificate | $32,184 n=17 | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47.06) | Undergraduate certificate | $39,890 n=22 | n/a | n/a |
School-wide College Scorecard measures (all programs, and all campuses that share the federal aid ID):
- Completion rate within 150% of normal time (first-time, full-time students, all programs): 83%
- Median earnings 10 years after entering, all students and programs: $38,479
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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. IPEDS unit ID 136765. How we build this list.