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Pinellas Technical Education Center - Clearwater, Florida

Overview of Pinellas Technical Education Center - Clearwater

The campus of PTEC Clearwater is in Clearwater, Florida, which is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at PTEC Clearwater include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. PTEC Clearwater is known for its programs in transportation and family and social work.

PTEC Clearwater Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

PTEC Clearwater has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

In 2005, the school had 1,032 students enrolled (1,032 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting PTEC Clearwater

Pinellas Technical Education Center - Clearwater
6100 154th Ave N
Clearwater, FL 33760-2140
General Phone: (727) 538-7167
http://www.ptec.pinellas.k12.fl.us

PTEC Clearwater Programs and Degrees (2005)

PTEC Clearwater awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Transportation183truck and bus driver
Family And Social Work99child care management, human development and family studies, child care provider
Nursing And Emergency Medicine98licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant
Mechanics And Repair73HVAC, diesel mechanics, computer repair, automobile mechanics, marine mechanic, industrial mechanics
Production Trades20machinist, welding, cabinetmaking, precision production
Medical Support And Technology13surgical tech
Cooking And Culinary Arts11chef training
Computer Science And Engineering11data processing tech, computer networking
Construction Trades9property management, electrician
Engineering Technician9architectural drafting, electronics tech, electromechanical tech, mechanical drafting, civil drafting
Beauty And Cosmetology8cosmetology
Photography And Commercial Art6commercial art
Business And Management6accounting

Number of programs and degrees for PTEC Clearwater in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year40210
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years14420

PTEC Clearwater Student Body

In 2005, PTEC Clearwater had a total enrollment of 1,032 students (1,032 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White76%
Black13%
Hispanic6%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Other Races1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Florida100%

PTEC Clearwater Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time72 %
Part-Time100 %

PTEC Clearwater Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Clearwater, 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.

PTEC Clearwater Faculty

PTEC Clearwater has a tenure system for faculty.

PTEC Clearwater Degree Programs (2005)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist

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

PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Production, Other
Welding Technology/Welder

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

PTEC Clearwater Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets PTEC Clearwater Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%PTEC Clearwater % of degrees in family and social work
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%PTEC Clearwater Number of degree programs
% of degrees in transportation
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%PTEC Clearwater % of degrees in transportation
Male % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%PTEC Clearwater Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
Tenure system for quality teaching

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