St Petersburg College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want a large campus community. graduation rate is below 40%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
St Petersburg College is a public institution located in St. Petersburg, Florida with approximately 18,950 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $1,471 per year. The graduation rate is 38%, and the typical graduate earns $36,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a genuinely compelling story on cost — the average net price after aid is essentially free at -$52/year, and graduates carry a modest $11,000 in debt, making this one of the most financially accessible options you'll find. That said, the 37% graduation rate is low and worth taking seriously, so ask yourself honestly whether you have the support and structure in place to finish. If you're pursuing an associate degree, a vocational certificate, or a stepping stone to a four-year transfer, this is a strong, affordable option — just go in with a clear plan.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
St Petersburg College graduates earn most above the national rate in Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians ($61,428 vs $44,115 nationally), and most below it in Public Administration ($47,320 vs $65,093).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 293 | $62,040 | $68,257 | −$6,217 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 171 | $91,608 | $88,910 | +$2,698 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 138 | $71,668 | $85,063 | −$13,395 |
| Public Health | 89 | $59,200 | $58,808 | +$392 |
| Education, Other | 80 | $45,220 | $49,113 | −$3,893 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 73 | $63,162 | $67,934 | −$4,772 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 50 | $52,047 | $47,382 | +$4,665 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 28 | $48,190 | $56,185 | −$7,995 |
| Biology, General | 27 | $49,403 | $57,214 | −$7,811 |
| Legal Support Services | 20 | $52,657 | $53,266 | −$609 |
| Public Administration | 20 | $47,320 | $65,093 | −$17,773 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 17 | $61,428 | $44,115 | +$17,313 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (18,950 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St Petersburg College cost?
The average net price at St Petersburg College is about $1,471 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at St Petersburg College?
St Petersburg College has a graduation rate of 38%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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