C+

Above Average

Score: 56/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

61/100 · earnings-weighted

Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater

2-Year Public

📍 Clearwater, Florida 33760

🌐 www.myptc.edu/

Outcomes

C+

57/100

Affordability

67/100

Resources

72/100

Experience

C+

55/100

Prestige

26/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,018

Total Enrollment

58%

Graduation Rate

54%

Retention Rate

8.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$15,592

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater ▼

33% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$253,391

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,501

1-Year Change

-3.2%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$34,627

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$30,856

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

52.1%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

18.3%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 65th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	$37,867	$60,103	+7%	#272 of 757	#214	—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	$40,025	$54,124	+5%	#105 of 319	#91	—
Precision Metal Working	$40,795	$46,449	-5%	#222 of 365	#191	—
Culinary Arts and Related Services	$21,965	$38,684	+27%	#19 of 68	#13	—
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	$31,412	$38,353	-28%	#148 of 152	#143	—
Accounting and Related Services	$19,904	—	—	—	—	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $253,391
Avg rent near campus: $1,501/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 33716 (8.4% cap, Saint Petersburg)

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🏆 Where Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉

Child Care and Support Services Management

of 42 schools

#14

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

of 98 schools

#24

Barbering/Barber

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

52%

Receive Any Aid

30%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$15,592

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$11,193
$48,001 - $75,000	$14,833

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Child Care and Support Services Management 109 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 48 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 43 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 43 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 41 grads/yr Electrician 35 grads/yr Barbering/Barber 28 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 22 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 20 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 19 grads/yr Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General 18 grads/yr Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 15 grads/yr Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification 14 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 13 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 13 grads/yr Cabinetmaking and Millwork 12 grads/yr Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician 12 grads/yr Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 11 grads/yr Interior Design 9 grads/yr Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater's top programs commonly pursue.

Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary

$77k/yr 3,200 jobs

Preschool teachers, except special education

$37k/yr 555,100 jobs

Chefs and head cooks

$61k/yr 197,300 jobs

Cooks, private household

$45k/yr 34,200 jobs

First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers

$42k/yr 1,215,000 jobs

Cooks, restaurant

$37k/yr 1,460,200 jobs

Cooks, all other

$36k/yr 24,000 jobs

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

$62k/yr 651,400 jobs

Student Demographics

1,018

Total Students

41%

Women

39%

Traditional Age (18-24)

33%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 54%

Hispanic 22%

Black 15%

Asian 4%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 33%

With Family 67%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~339 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 94%

Fully Online 6%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 39%

25-64 (Adult) 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater?

The graduation rate at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is 58%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater a good school?

Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater?

Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater has a total enrollment of 1,018 students.

Is there rental demand near Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater?

Yes! Approximately 33% of students at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 339 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Clearwater area.

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