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Pinellas Technical Education Center Clearwater

Pinellas Technical Education Center Clearwater

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.

Overview of Pinellas Technical Education Center Clearwater

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 Certificate.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in transportation.

PTEC Clearwater Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.

Student Body

PTEC Clearwater has 1,163 enrolled students (as of 2007). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting PTEC Clearwater

Pinellas Technical Education Center Clearwater
6100 154th Ave N
Clearwater, FL 33760-2140
http://www.myptec.org

PTEC Clearwater Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Transportation174truck and bus driver
Nursing And Emergency Medicine49licensed practical nurse
Mechanics And Repair32automobile mechanics, computer repair, marine mechanic, diesel mechanics, HVAC, industrial mechanics
Production Trades20welding, machinist, cabinetmaking
Beauty And Cosmetology15cosmetology
Engineering Technician14architectural drafting, electronics tech
Cooking And Culinary Arts10chef training
Construction Trades9electrician, property management
Business And Management8accounting
Photography And Commercial Art6commercial art
Computer Science And Engineering3data processing tech

Number of programs and degrees for PTEC Clearwater in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year2415
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years9915

PTEC Clearwater Student Body

In 2007, PTEC Clearwater had a total enrollment of 1,163 students (1,148 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White70%
Black12%
Hispanic12%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Unknown2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1914%
20-2112%
22-2410%
25-2913%
30-3411%
35-399%
40-4920%
50-642%
65+0%

PTEC Clearwater Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

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

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating82%
Transfer Out18%

PTEC Clearwater Room and Board (2007)

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 Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
PTEC Clearwater participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 560500)

PTEC Clearwater Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting

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
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr 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

PTEC Clearwater Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets PTEC Clearwater Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in transportation
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%PTEC Clearwater % of degrees in transportation
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%PTEC Clearwater Male % of student body
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%PTEC Clearwater % students 40 years or older
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%PTEC Clearwater Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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