Clearwater Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Clearwater Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Clearwater, Florida

There are at least 7 colleges in Clearwater, listed and described below. These schools represent 27,472 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 19,544 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 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.

Featured Colleges in Clearwater (QuickSchools™)

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University of Phoenix
Clearwater, Florida

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

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Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, Florida

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

Programs: Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine
Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Diploma

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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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Clearwater Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 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, 504 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. 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, telecommunications tech, automobile mechanics, electrician, cosmetology, HVAC, electronic commerce.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 1,163 students, 1,116 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, EMT paramedic, veterinary assistant, elementary school teaching, forensic science, computer services management, criminal justice and police.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 25,450 students, 17,319 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 in Clearwater with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

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

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, interdisciplinary studies, elementary school teaching, biology, business management, music teaching, music, history.
Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 594 students, 605 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 600 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-600. Math: 450-560.
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/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Largo Colleges	2	69,371	73
New Port Richey Colleges	2	16,117	8,276
Palm Harbor Colleges	1	59,248	545
Pinellas Park Colleges	3	45,658	119
St Petersburg Colleges	5	248,232	5,557	1,474
Tampa Colleges	25	303,447	75,548	7,898

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