Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater
Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Clearwater, FL. It offers 25 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/11/1970 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2024 tuition and fees is $5,411. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs ($18,035). The length of the program is 1,350 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 14 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $5,411 | $2,297 | 1,350 Hours | 14 Months | $18,035 |
| 2 | Electrician | $4,602 | $1,164 | 1,200 Hours | 12 Months | $15,963 |
| 3 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $4,890 | $5,358 | 1,050 Hours | 11 Months | $16,505 |
| 4 | Welding Technology/Welder | $4,674 | $1,165 | 1,050 Hours | 11 Months | $10,695 |
| 5 | Barbering/Barber | $3,687 | $2,055 | 900 Hours | 10 Months | $14,546 |
| 6 | Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $3,383 | $1,395 | 900 Hours | 10 Months | - |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 645 students attended Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 46 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 56 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 81 (full-time) and 58 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is 43% and the retention rate is 64% at the school.
| Student Population | 645 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 43% |
| Number of Faculty | 102 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is $5,411
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plansprepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan.
63% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,732 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $5,411 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,297 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $24,300 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $14,864 |
| Average Financial Amount | $2,732 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater offers 25 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 472 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 2 | 1 | 156 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 5 | 0 | 63 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 18 | 0 | 253 |
| Total | 25 | 1 | 472 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 472 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 156 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 63 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 253 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Work and Family Studies | ✔ (1 completers) | 136 completers |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✔ | 136 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 20 completers |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 20 |
| Total | 156 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 19 completers |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | ✕ | 19 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 27 completers |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 22 |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 8 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (other) | ✕ | 9 |
| Total | 63 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 645 students have enrolled into Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater. By gender, 386 male and 259 female students are attending the school.
There are 310 White (48.06%), 121 Black/African American (18.76%), 151 Hispanic (23.41%), 34 Asian (5.27%), and 179 students with other races. 7 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 645 | 386 | 259 |
| American Indian/Native American | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Asian | 34 | 23 | 11 |
| Black/African American | 121 | 38 | 83 |
| Hispanic | 151 | 87 | 64 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 310 | 222 | 88 |
| Two More | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Directory Information
- 6100 154th Avenue North, Clearwater, FL
- 727-538-7167
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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