Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater

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2021 Average Net Price

$19,766

After Financial Aid

2021 Enrolled Students

644

80.1% Full-Time

About

Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is a higher education institution located in Pinellas County, FL. In 2021, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater were Electrician (42 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (18 degrees), and Building Construction Technology (4 degrees).

In 2021, 437 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater. 51.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (252 degrees), 2.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (90 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,766.

In 2021, 46% of undergraduate students attending Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$19,766

2021 Value

156%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,766. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater grew by 156%.

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

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46% of undergraduate students at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 13.2% with respect to 2020, when 53% 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.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 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 644 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is 516 students and the part-time enrollment is 128. This means that 80.1% 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 54.5% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Black or African American, 3.88% Asian, 2.95% Two or More Races, and 0.621% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (41.7%), followed by White Female (16.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (11.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 644 students. The full-time enrollment at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is 516 and the part-time enrollment is 128.

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

62%

2021 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 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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 (2021)

White
351 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
121 enrolled students
Black or African American
113 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is 54.5% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Black or African American, 3.88% Asian, 2.95% Two or More Races, and 0.621% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

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 2021, 11 more 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 (252 degrees awarded). There were 2.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (90 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is Electrician (42 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (18 degrees) and Building Construction Technology (4 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (166 degrees awarded), Construction (58 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (69 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (119,039 people), Other managers (91,143 people), Graphic designers (88,475 people), Other designers (60,460 people), and Postsecondary teachers (59,688 people).

The most specialized majors at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater in 2021 are Human Sciences (166 degrees awarded), Construction (58 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (69 degrees), Precision Production (36 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

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 Chief executives & legislators, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater are Human Sciences (166 degrees awarded), Construction (58 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (69 degrees), Precision Production (36 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (246,167 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (135,333 people), Construction (113,546 people), Computer Systems Design (72,550 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (66,261 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 (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
34 degree-majors awarded
Welding Technology
23 degree-majors awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
21 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 34 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

213

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

224

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 213 degrees were awarded to men at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater, which is 0.951 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (224).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater in Electrician, which is 53 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 151 degrees were awarded to men at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater in Child Care & Support Services Management, which is 10.1 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 23% 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, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (67.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2019 at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is Male and Hispanic or Latino (67.9% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
252 degrees awarded
Black or African American
90 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
68 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is white (252 degrees awarded). There were 2.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (90 degrees).

0.229% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
142 degrees awarded
White Female
110 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is white male (142 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (110 degrees).