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Pinellas Technical Education Center, also known as PTEC, was established in the year 1965. The campus is divided into two locations, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. PTEC offers programs in the fields of career training, apprenticeship, continuing education, and industry services. A number of courses are also available through the distance learning program. In addition, various adult education programs are available. The institution also hosts a nursing program.
Pinellas Technical Education Center maintains an active student life. The campus of PTEC is home to clubs and organizations such as the national technical honor society.
The main campus of Pinellas Technical Education Center is in Saint Petersburg, FL (a medium-sized city). The school is a public school. Pinellas Technical Education Center offers degrees up to the Certificate.
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.
In 2007-2008, the school had 2,374 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Pinellas Technical Education Center.
More complete details are provided below.
Pinellas Technical Education Center
901 34th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711-2209
General Phone: (727) 893-2500
http://myptec.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family and Social Work | 242 | child care provider, family and consumer science, human sciences courses |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 152 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Construction Trades | 59 | electrician, pipefitting, building inspection and management, plumbing, masonry |
| Transportation | 38 | truck and bus driver |
| Medical Support and Technology | 36 | surgical tech, medical assistant, dental assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Engineering Technician | 28 | electromechanical instrument tech, architectural drafting |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 19 | plant nursery |
| Mechanics and Repair | 14 | autobody repair, HVAC, industrial mechanics |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 13 | fire-fighting |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 3 | photography |
| Media | 1 | radio and TV tech |
| Fine Arts | 1 | metal and jewelry |
Number of programs and degrees for Pinellas Technical Education Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 335 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 271 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Pinellas Technical Education Center had a total enrollment of 2,374 students (1,755 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 28% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 7% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 63 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 89% |
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)
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Family/Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services, Other
FINE ARTS
Metal and Jewelry Arts
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL 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 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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