Culinary Arts at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater graduates compare to all programs nationally
Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater graduates earn $22k, placing them in the 52th percentile of all culinary arts certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Florida
Culinary Arts certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (50 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater | $21,965 | — | $12,500* | — |
| Manatee Technical College | $27,210 | — | —* | — |
| Atlantic Technical College | $25,586 | $27,408 | —* | — |
| Florida Education Institute | $20,531 | — | $9,500* | 0.46 |
| William T McFatter Technical College | $15,021 | $22,851 | —* | — |
| National Median | $21,718 | — | $11,634* | 0.54 |
Other Culinary Arts Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manatee Technical College Bradenton | — | $27,210 | — |
| Atlantic Technical College Coconut Creek | — | $25,586 | — |
| Florida Education Institute Miami | — | $20,531 | $9,500 |
| William T McFatter Technical College Davie | — | $15,021 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater, approximately 19% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 30 graduates with reported earnings and 10 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.