Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater

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2023 Average Net Price

$15,592

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,018

56.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

57.8%

203 Graduates

About

Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is a higher education institution located in Pinellas County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater were Child Care & Support Services Management (138 degrees awarded), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (3 degrees), and Phlebotamy Technician (1 degrees).

In 2023, 524 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater. 48.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (277 degrees), 2.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (117 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,592.

In 2023, 33% of undergraduate students attending Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$15,592

2023 Value

In 2023 Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,592.

This chart compares the average net price of Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33% of undergraduate students at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 47.6% with respect to 2022, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater had a total enrollment of 1,018 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is 578 students and the part-time enrollment is 440. This means that 56.8% of students enrolled at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.8% White, 22.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Black or African American, 3.05% Asian, 2.85% Two or More Races, and 0.491% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (39.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.1%) and White Female (13.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,018 students. The full-time enrollment at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is 578 and the part-time enrollment is 440.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater was 54%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
548 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
226 enrolled students
Black or African American
149 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is 53.8% White, 22.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Black or African American, 3.05% Asian, 2.85% Two or More Races, and 0.491% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 18 fewer women than men received degrees from Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is white (277 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (117 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is Child Care & Support Services Management (138 degrees awarded), followed by Nail Specialist & Manicurist (3 degrees) and Phlebotamy Technician (1 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (138 degrees awarded), Construction (51 degrees), and Precision Production (54 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Construction managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater are Construction managers (39,590 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (35,689 people), Other managers (24,009 people), Preschool & kindergarten teachers (19,453 people), and Education administrators (13,632 people).

The most specialized majors at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater in 2023 are Human Sciences (138 degrees awarded), Construction (51 degrees), Precision Production (54 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (95 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (70 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater are Human Sciences (138 degrees awarded), Construction (51 degrees), Precision Production (54 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (95 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (70 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater.

Most Common (2023)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
39 degrees awarded
Electrician
35 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
32 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

271

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

253

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 271 degrees were awarded to men at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater, which is 1.07 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (253).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater in Electrician, which is 16 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 131 degrees were awarded to men at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater in Child Care & Support Services Management, which is 18.7 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 25% of students graduating from Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is Male and Asian (71.4% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
277 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
117 degrees awarded
Black or African American
91 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is white (277 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (117 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
166 degrees awarded
White Female
111 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
69 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is white male (166 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (111 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$4.97M

2023 Salaries

14.9%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater paid a median of $4.97M in salaries, a 14.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.2% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.05% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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