What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Precision Metal Working, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, HVAC maintenance, Practical Nursing, and Interior Architecture, plus 17 more programs.

What do graduates of Precision Metal Working typically earn?

Median earnings 2 years after completion for Precision Metal Working graduates are $36,185.

What do graduates of Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies typically earn?

Median earnings 2 years after completion for Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies graduates are $25,658.

How many students finish their program here?

The reported completion rate is 55.3%. This figure does not account for students who transfer out of public community colleges.

Is Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater a public or private school?

It is a public school. 18.3% of students received Pell Grants.

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Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater

Clearwater, Florida · public · mainly awards certificates · 732 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr

$21,932

cheaper than 9% of comparable schools

Completion rate

55.3%

Median debt at completion

not reported

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$34,627

earns ~$1,578.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is a public school in Clearwater, FL that mainly awards certificates. It serves 732 students with an average annual net price of $21,932 after aid.

What to know

The school reports a completion rate of 55.3%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,627. Median student debt at completion is not reported in the federal data.

Net price is 142% above the Florida median ($9,065) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 10% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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18.3% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Florida.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	$36,185
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	$25,658
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Show all 18 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Interior Architecture	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Graphic Communications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Programming	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Software and Media Applications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Woodworking	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Design and Applied Arts	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in Precision Metal Working, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, HVAC maintenance, Practical Nursing, and Interior Architecture, plus 17 more programs.
What do graduates of Precision Metal Working typically earn?: Median earnings 2 years after completion for Precision Metal Working graduates are $36,185.
What do graduates of Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies typically earn?: Median earnings 2 years after completion for Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies graduates are $25,658.
How many students finish their program here?: The reported completion rate is 55.3%. This figure does not account for students who transfer out of public community colleges.
Is Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater a public or private school?: It is a public school. 18.3% of students received Pell Grants.

Other options in Florida

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Atlantic Technical College	Coconut Creek	$10,414	60.3%	$38,560
North Florida Technical College	Starke	$1,590	73.8%	$31,683
Eastern Florida State College	Melbourne	$6,440	46.4%	$37,195
College of Central Florida	Ocala	$12,088	46%	$38,203
Chipola College	Marianna	$1,133	50.9%	$37,378
Lorenzo Walker Technical College	Naples	$7,283	99%	$36,853

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 136491. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.