Is Lively Technical College worth it?
Lively Technical College is a public, less-than-two-year institution in Tallahassee, Florida (midsize city). It awarded 703 certificates in 2024, most often in phlebotomy technician; nursing assistant patient care assistant; and heating, ventilation.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$26,479
Median earnings 4 years after
$35,313
Median earnings 10 years after
$30,413
Average net price
$10,307
Completion rate
51%
Completions (2024)
703
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
762
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $38,712 | $54,385 | 49 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $14,031 | $28,854 | 43 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $26,233 | N/A | 25 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $33,701 | N/A | 24 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $46,499 | $49,470 | 20 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $28,179 | N/A | 18 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Legal Support Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Carpenters | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $42,074 | N/A |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 108 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 66 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 65 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 51 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 46 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 32 |
| Electrician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 29 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 28 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 27 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 26 |
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Sources: federal figures for Lively Technical College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Florida. Counts under 10 are not published.
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