Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg

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2021 Average Net Price

$3,353

After Financial Aid

2021 Enrolled Students

655

92.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

53.9%

206 Graduates

About

Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg 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-St. Petersburg were Child Care Provider (65 degrees awarded), Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (34 degrees), and Plumber (13 degrees).

In 2021, 518 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg. 56.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (241 degrees), 1.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (176 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,353.

In 2021, 32% of undergraduate students attending Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$3,353

2021 Value

69.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,353. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg grew by 69.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg (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

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32% of undergraduate students at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 23.8% with respect to 2020, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg (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-St. Petersburg was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3 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-St. Petersburg had a total enrollment of 655 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg is 606 students and the part-time enrollment is 49. This means that 92.5% of students enrolled at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.7% White, 38.2% Black or African American, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.82% Two or More Races, 2.44% Asian, 0.305% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.153% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (26.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (21.3%) and Black or African American Male (16.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 655 students. The full-time enrollment at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg is 606 and the part-time enrollment is 49.

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

Retention Rate over Time

63%

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-St. Petersburg was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
273 enrolled students
Black or African American
250 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
84 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg is 41.7% White, 38.2% Black or African American, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.82% Two or More Races, 2.44% Asian, 0.305% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.153% 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, 64 more women than men received degrees from Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg is white (241 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (176 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg is Child Care Provider (65 degrees awarded), followed by Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (34 degrees) and Plumber (13 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (95 degrees awarded), Construction (44 degrees), and Transportation (24 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other 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-St. Petersburg are Other managers (55,664 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (42,555 people), Construction managers (40,844 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (33,849 people), and Software developers (32,684 people).

The most specialized majors at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg in 2021 are Human Sciences (95 degrees awarded), Construction (44 degrees), Transportation (24 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (54 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (39 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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-St. Petersburg are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Personal financial advisors, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg are Human Sciences (95 degrees awarded), Construction (44 degrees), Transportation (24 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (54 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (39 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

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-St. Petersburg are Construction (99,735 people), Elementary & secondary schools (87,873 people), Computer Systems Design (50,445 people), Air transportation (36,190 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (30,858 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-St. Petersburg.

Most Common (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
61 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
28 degree-majors awarded
Culinary Arts & Chef Training
15 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 61 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

227

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

291

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 227 degrees were awarded to men at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg, which is 0.78 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (291).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg in Fire Science & Fire-Fighting, which is 3.86 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg in Child Care Provider, which is 28.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 32% of students graduating from Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg 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 43% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg is Female and Two or More Races (100% 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 12.6% of graduates (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
241 degrees awarded
Black or African American
176 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
66 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg is white (241 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (176 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
126 degrees awarded
White Male
115 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
110 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg is white female (126 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (115 degrees).