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Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg

Saint Petersburg, FL 2 year Public
Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 54%

Located in Saint Petersburg, Florida, Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 63% at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg are Electrician, Welding Technology/Welder, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Electrician

Welding Technology/Welder

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 63 of freshman students at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg received on average $3,453 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,453
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 70 47% $4,197 $293,760
Other Federal Grant 73 49% $4,076 $297,560
State Grant/Scholarships 3 2% $1,197 $3,590
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 18 12% $1,300 $23,400
Total Grant & Scholarships 94 63% $3,453 $324,550

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg students is 53.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.6%.

53.9%

  • asian 69.2% 9 students
  • African American 47.4% 72 students
  • white 54.8% 86 students
  • hispanic 66.7% 32 students
  • International Students 40.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 4 students

Service Offerings

Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

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