Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater
Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Clearwater, FL. It offers 33 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 2025 tuition and fees is $5,671. 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 | $5,671 | $1,858 | 1,350 Hours | 14 Months | $18,035 |
| 2 | Electrician | $4,506 | $1,144 | 1,200 Hours | 12 Months | $15,963 |
| 3 | Welding Technology/Welder | $5,251 | $1,751 | 1,050 Hours | 11 Months | $10,695 |
| 4 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $4,852 | $5,535 | 1,050 Hours | 11 Months | $16,505 |
| 5 | Barbering/Barber | $3,687 | $1,805 | 900 Hours | 10 Months | $14,546 |
| 6 | Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | $3,311 | $244 | 900 Hours | 10 Months | $10,253 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 1,126 students attended Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 37 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 55 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 79 (full-time) and 60 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is 52% and the retention rate is 72% at the school.
| Student Population | 1,126 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 52% |
| Number of Faculty | 92 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is $5,671
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
44% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,510 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $5,671 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,858 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $22,451 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $14,324 |
| Average Financial Amount | $2,510 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater offers 33 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 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, 556 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 3 | 1 | 128 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 10 | 0 | 120 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 17 | 0 | 308 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 33 | 1 | 556 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 556 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 128 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 120 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 308 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 0 |
| Work and Family Studies | ✔ (1 completers) | 109 completers |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✔ | 109 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 19 completers |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 19 |
| Total | 128 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | ✕ | 0 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 13 completers |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 13 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | ✕ | 11 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 |
| Composite Materials Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 47 completers |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | 18 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 16 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 13 |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 12 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 12 |
| Total | 120 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 1,126 students have enrolled into Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater. By gender, 672 male and 454 female students are attending the school.
There are 606 White (53.82%), 154 Black/African American (13.68%), 256 Hispanic (22.74%), 31 Asian (2.75%), and 331 students with other races. 36 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,126 | 672 | 454 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Black/African American | 154 | 64 | 90 |
| Hispanic | 256 | 147 | 109 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| White | 606 | 402 | 204 |
| Two More | 39 | 25 | 14 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 36 | 15 | 21 |
Directory Information
- 6100 154th Avenue North, Clearwater, FL
- 727-538-7167
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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