Is Florida Academy worth it?
Florida Academy is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Fort Myers, Florida (small city). It awarded 350 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, barbering and massage therapy.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$23,259
Median earnings 4 years after
$33,698
Average net price
$15,192
Completion rate
71%
Completions (2024)
350
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
350
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,245 | $26,824 | 124 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $42,769 | $59,889 | 76 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $21,411 | $28,874 | 42 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 85 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 70 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 60 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 38 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 36 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 34 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 18 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 9 |
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Sources: federal figures for Florida Academy. 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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