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Pinellas Technical Education Center at Clearwater is a part of the Pinellas County School System. It was established in 1965. The institute is situated on a 40-acre campus. PTEC Clearwater offers students a variety of technical training programs, general education courses, adult education programs, apprenticeships, distance learning programs and online courses. Some of the areas of study at the Clearwater campus include automotive service technology, commercial art, electronics, interior decoration, practical nursing, web designing and telecommunications.
PTEC Clearwater hosts many student organizations, including the National Technical Honor Society and Skills USA. Students who require financial aid can apply for it at PTEC Clearwater. Financial assistance is given in the form of Title IV Funds, grants and scholarships.
Clearwater, FL is home to PTEC Clearwater. Clearwater is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at PTEC Clearwater go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in transportation.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 1,163 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at PTEC Clearwater are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Pinellas Technical Education Center Clearwater
6100 154th Ave N
Clearwater, FL 33760-2140
http://www.myptec.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 174 | truck and bus driver |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 77 | licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics and Repair | 52 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics, computer repair, marine mechanic, industrial mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 32 | telecommunications tech, electronics tech |
| Business and Management | 20 | electronic commerce, accounting |
| Production Trades | 18 | welding, machinist, cabinetmaking |
| Construction Trades | 18 | electrician, property management |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 13 | cosmetology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | data processing tech |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 7 | chef training |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 3 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for PTEC Clearwater in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 274 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 148 | 16 |
In 2007-2008, PTEC Clearwater had a total enrollment of 1,163 students (1,116 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 82% |
| Transfer Out | 18% |
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.
Financial Aid:
PTEC Clearwater participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 560500)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
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
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets PTEC Clearwater Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study
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