Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is a 2-4 year, public school located in Clearwater, Florida. Its published tuition & fees of Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training program, which is the largest program at the school, is $5,411 for the academic year 2023-2024.

A total of 645 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 43%. Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater has 33 vocational programs and 1 programs are available through distance learning.

Largest Programs Costs and Completion Time

The largest program at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training and its 2024 tuition & fees are $5,411. For reference, the average tuition for the Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training program of all trade schools in the United States is $18,035.

The following table shows the largest program information including tuition, books and supplies costs, program length, and average completion time.

2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training $5,411 $2,297 1,350 Hours 14 Months
National Average $18,035 - 1,202 Hours 12.85 Months
Electrician $4,602 $1,164 1,200 Hours 12 Months
National Average $15,963 - 587 Hours 11.99 Months
Automobile / Automotive Mechanics Technology / Technician $4,890 $5,358 1,050 Hours 11 Months
National Average $16,505 - 891 Hours 12.90 Months
Welding Technology / Welder $4,674 $1,165 1,050 Hours 11 Months
National Average $10,695 - 753 Hours 9.71 Months
Barbering / Barber $3,687 $2,055 900 Hours 10 Months
National Average $14,546 - 1,167 Hours 10.34 Months
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications $3,383 $1,395 900 Hours 10 Months
National Average - - 706 Hours 10.67 Months

2024 Average Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees are $5,411 at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $2,297. The total cost of attendance is $46,872 when a student lives off-campus.

2024 Average Costs of Attendance
Tuition & Fees$5,411
Books & Supplies$2,297
Room & Board$24,300
Other Living Expenses$14,864
Total Cost of Attendace (COA)$46,872
1Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater does not offer on-campus housing facilities and the COA is computed based on off-campus living.2The tuition & fees are based on out-of-state rates.

Vocational Programs Information

Total Number of Vocational Programs
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Online Programs1NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Overall Programs310173

Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater offers 33 certificate and vocational programs through less than 12-weeks Certificate, 1-year certificate, 2-Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. Of that, 1 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.

List of Vocational Programs at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater

What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and AssistantNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product CertificationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 13 NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Cosmetology/CosmetologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 13 NOT OFFERED
Barbering/BarberNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 22 NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefNOT OFFERED 18 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Composite Materials Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Child Care and Support Services Management138 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 35 16
What is Precision Production Trades program?
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and RepairNOT OFFERED 13 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 14
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 18 24 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 2 NOT OFFERED
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Machine Shop Technology/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 3 3
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED 10 32 NOT OFFERED
Cabinetmaking and MillworkNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Interior DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 39 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 39 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED

Important Statistics for Prospective Students

The graduation rate at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is 43%. The students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 an the retention rate is 64%.

Key Academics Stats
Graduation Rate43%
Retention Rate64%(full-time), 38% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio8 to 1
Student Population645 Students
Number of Faculties102 Faculties
Number of Staffs139 Staffs

On-Campus Student Services

Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

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