Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater
Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is a public college or university in Clearwater, FL, with about 26 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 52.11% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,932 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 732 84.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 52.11%
Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater: what the data shows
Common questions about Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater?
Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is located in Clearwater, FL (ZIP 33760-2140).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater public or private?
Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is a Public institution.
How much does Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater cost?
Average net price after aid: $21,932.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $21,166 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $23,209 |
How big is Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater?
Total enrollment: 732 students.
About 85% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater?
150%-time completion rate: 52.11%.
First-year retention: 72.1%.
What do graduates of Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater earn?
Median earnings: $30,856 six years after entry; $34,627 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
18.30% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (556 completions)
- CIP 190708 (109 completions)
- Personal Services - 12.0503 (48 completions)
- Welding Technology (43 completions)
- Medical Assistant (43 completions)
- Automobile Mechanics Technology (41 completions)
- CIP 460302 (35 completions)
- CIP 120402 (28 completions)
- CIP 110901 (22 completions)
- CIP 520302 (20 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 52.11%; median earnings $34,627 at 10 years; net price $21,932. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,932
2024 Value
In 2024 Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,932.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$87,728 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,932 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater.
Financial Aid by Income Level
18.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $11,541 |
| 2014 | — | — | $12,649 |
| 2015 | — | — | $16,466 |
| 2016 | — | — | $11,686 |
| 2017 | — | — | $17,855 |
| 2018 | — | — | $21,422 |
| 2019 | — | — | $10,182 |
| 2020 | — | — | $10,210 |
| 2021 | — | — | $25,090 |
| 2023 | — | — | $12,103 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
84.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater in 2024 is 732 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.1%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
43.66% 100% Completion Time
52.11% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 43.66% of students graduating from Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater.
Return on Investment
$34,627 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
294.71% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 19.0708: 109 completions
Personal Services - 12.0503: 48 completions
Welding Technology: 43 completions
Medical Assistant: 43 completions
Automobile Mechanics Technology: 41 completions
CIP 46.0302: 35 completions
CIP 12.0402: 28 completions
CIP 11.0901: 22 completions
CIP 52.0302: 20 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 556 completions
Most popular programs at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater graduates.
About
Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is a public institution located in Clearwater, FL, offering 26 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 732 students. The institution maintains a 52.11% graduation rate. Approximately 18.30% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Clearwater, FL 33760-2140
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater cost?
Reported in-state tuition is N/A and average net price is $21,932 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater earn?
Median earnings are $30,856 six years after entry and $34,627 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater?
The 150%-time completion rate is 52.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How big is Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater?
Total enrollment is about 732 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater public or private?
Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is a public institution located in Clearwater, FL.
Is Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater an HBCU?
No. Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater a tribal college?
No. Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater does not meet that proxy (reported share 22.9%).
Is Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.