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St Petersburg College

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL · City · 18,950 students
4
Year
Public
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

St. Petersburg College (SPC) is a pioneer in Florida’s higher education system, renowned for being the state's first community college to offer accessible four-year bachelor's degrees alongside traditional associate pathways. The college is particularly distinguished for its high-demand programs in nursing and health sciences, veterinary technology, business, and cybersecurity, all of which align directly with regional workforce needs. Serving a diverse, commuter-friendly student body across eleven campuses and learning centers in Pinellas County, SPC offers a flexible academic experience tailored to both traditional students and working adults through extensive online and evening coursework. A standout feature for prospective students is the Fuse program, a partnership with the University of South Florida that guarantees seamless transfer pathways to a major research university.


Wikipedia:St. Petersburg College (SPC) is a public college in Pinellas County, Florida. Part of the Florida College System, SPC offers several associate and baccalaureate degrees as well as certificate and short-term learning programs. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Location
St. Petersburg, FL, 33701 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
TPA · Tampa
15 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$12,885
Out-of-state COA
$19,489
Avg net price
$1,471
In-state tuition
$2,682
Out-of-state tuition
$9,286
Books & supplies
$1,600/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$-716
$30–48k
$677
$48–75k
$4,005
$75–110k
$8,923
$110k+
$11,943
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
38%
Transfer-out rate
18%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
49%
Transferred
20%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
31%
Median earnings (6yr)
$36,498
Median earnings (10yr)
$42,557
Median debt
$16,868
Monthly loan payment
$179
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,399$21,480
Debt (90th percentile)
$38,750
Student Body
Men 38%Women 62%
25
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
33%
First-generation
44%
Median family income
$22,640
Independent students
54%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
67%
Race & ethnicity
White
52%
Hispanic
21%
Black
15%
Asian
4%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$36,498
10 years after entry
$42,557
Business Administration, Management and Operations293
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing171
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management138
Public Health89
Education, Other80
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other73
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods50
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences41
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy28
Biology, General27
Legal Support Services20
Public Administration20
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians17
Special Education and Teaching7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas6
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Institutional
Endowment
$38M
Classification
Baccalaureate/Associates
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
25%
Avg faculty salary
$8,038/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,904
Federal loan rate
16%

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