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The main campus of Pinellas Technical Education Center is in St. Petersburg, Florida (a medium-sized city). The school is a public school. Pinellas Technical Education Center offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to family and social work and nursing and emergency medicine.
Pinellas Technical Education Center admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Pinellas Technical Education Center had 2,359 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to provide students the opportunity to develop national workplace competencies to fill the needs of business and industry."
More complete details are provided below.
Pinellas Technical Education Center
901 34th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
Pinellas Technical Education Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 196 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Family And Social Work | 74 | child care provider, social service professions |
| Medical Support And Technology | 40 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech, dental assistant |
| Transportation | 35 | truck and bus driver |
| Mechanics And Repair | 26 | HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics |
| Construction Trades | 16 | electrician, carpentry, plumbing, masonry |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 14 | photography, commercial art |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | fire-fighting |
| Media | 8 | radio and TV tech, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 8 | cosmetology |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 6 | landscaping, plant nursery |
| Fine Arts | 4 | metal and jewelry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer support |
Number of programs and degrees for Pinellas Technical Education Center in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 257 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 186 | 7 |
In 2005, Pinellas Technical Education Center had a total enrollment of 2,359 students (1,244 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 14% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 82% |
| Georgia | 15% |
| State unknown | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
| Part-Time | 93 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 45% |
| Transfer Out | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Petersburg, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Pinellas Technical Education Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2115300)
Pinellas Technical Education Center has a tenure system for faculty.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
FINE ARTS
Metal and Jewelry Arts
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pinellas Technical Education Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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