C+

Above Average

Score: 55/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

65/100 · earnings-weighted

Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg

2-Year Public

📍 Saint Petersburg, Florida 33711

🌐 www.myptc.edu/

Outcomes

C+

56/100

Affordability

65/100

Resources

B+

74/100

Experience

53/100

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

1,421

Total Enrollment

53%

Graduation Rate

59%

Retention Rate

7.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$17,981

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg ▼

60% 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

$280,797

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,217

1-Year Change

-0.5%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$36,188

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$31,799

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

60.1%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

24%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 71st 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-St. Petersburg

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	$47,306	$56,727	+1%	#362 of 757	#304	—
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	$38,884	$48,020	+-0%	#109 of 226	#90	—
Health and Medical Administrative Services	$31,398	$38,323	+8%	#172 of 496	#114	—
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	$31,550	—	—	—	—	—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	$30,633	—	—	—	—	—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	$25,968	—	—	—	—	—
Precision Metal Working	$21,958	—	—	—	—	—

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-St. Petersburg Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $280,797
Avg rent near campus: $2,217/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 33711 (6.2% cap, Saint Petersburg)

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🏆 Where Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg Ranks

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

🥉

Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician

of 13 schools

#11

Child Care Provider/Assistant

of 100 schools

#11

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

of 42 schools

#15

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

of 81 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

59%

Receive Any Aid

33%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$17,981

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$17,411
$30,001 - $48,000	$18,361

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Child Care Provider/Assistant 136 grads/yr Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist 57 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 56 grads/yr Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician 52 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 42 grads/yr Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician 40 grads/yr Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist 30 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 27 grads/yr Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller 24 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 24 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 20 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 19 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 19 grads/yr Electrician 15 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 11 grads/yr Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking 11 grads/yr Plumbing Technology/Plumber 11 grads/yr Barbering/Barber 11 grads/yr Sterile Processing Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 10 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Childcare workers

$32k/yr 991,600 jobs

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary

$61k/yr 122,200 jobs

Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

$57k/yr 2,235,100 jobs

Bus drivers, transit and intercity

$57k/yr 158,800 jobs

Bus drivers, school

$47k/yr 387,300 jobs

Light truck drivers

$44k/yr 1,079,800 jobs

Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

$37k/yr 243,900 jobs

Student Demographics

1,421

Total Students

48%

Women

32%

Traditional Age (18-24)

60%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 43%

Hispanic 15%

Black 33%

Asian 3%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 60%

With Family 40%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~853 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 89%

Fully Online 11%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 32%

25-64 (Adult) 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg?

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-St. Petersburg?

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-St. Petersburg?

The graduation rate at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg is 53%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg a good school?

Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (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-St. Petersburg?

Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg has a total enrollment of 1,421 students.

Is there rental demand near Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg?

Yes! Approximately 60% of students at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 853 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Saint Petersburg area.

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