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Clearwater Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Clearwater

There are at least 6 colleges in Clearwater, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 27,472 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 17,134 full-time students, and a reported 600 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Clearwater; see particularly Tampa, and St. Petersburg colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Florida Colleges.

Clearwater QuickSchools™

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Sunstate Academy
Clearwater, Florida

Offers cosmetology career training. Located in Clearwater, Florida.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma
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Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, Florida

Offers career training in health care. Located in Clearwater and Tampa, Florida

  • Programs: Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Diploma
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Clearwater Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

National Aviation Academy A & P School
6225 Ulmerton Road
Clearwater, Florida 33760

  • Programs: aircraft maintenance, avionics maintenance.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 265 students, 265 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Pinellas Technical Education Center-Clearwater
6100 154th Ave N
Clearwater, Florida 33760-2140

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: truck and bus driver, licensed practical nurse, automobile mechanics, cosmetology, welding, chef training, electrician, architectural drafting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,163 students, 1,148 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

St Petersburg College
14025 58th Street North
Clearwater, Florida 33760

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, forensic science, EMT paramedic, computer services management, elementary school teaching, dental hygienist, corrections.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 25,450 students, 15,144 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Clearwater Christian College
3400 Gulf to Bay Blvd
Clearwater, Florida 33759-4595

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, business management, biology, elementary school teaching, interdisciplinary studies, accounting, English, mathematics.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 594 students, 577 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 600 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-580. Math: 420-560.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Largo Colleges469,371544 
New Port Richey Colleges216,1178,276 
Palm Harbor Colleges159,248545 
Pinellas Park Colleges145,658119 
St Petersburg Colleges6248,2325,7431,471
Tampa Colleges24303,44775,4067,481

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