St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, Florida

Public City: Large

St Petersburg College is a public institution in St. Petersburg, Florida enrolling 18,950 students, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.. Graduates earn a median of $42,557 ten years after enrollment, based on U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal financial aid data. The average net price after financial aid is $1,471. This profile includes admissions data, graduation rates, program-level earnings, and cost breakdowns to help students compare colleges using official federal data.

What the IPEDS & College Scorecard Data Shows for St Petersburg College

St Petersburg College operates as a public institution located in St. Petersburg, Florida (city: large), with a total reported enrollment of 18,950 students of which 31,520 are undergraduates. Institution-level records in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) classify each school by Carnegie category, ownership sector, and urban/rural locale, which is how this profile’s peer group and cost cohort are determined. St Petersburg College is categorized as “23” under the Carnegie classification system, a meaningful signal when comparing like-to-like institutions.

Selectivity and financial signals give context to what applicants can expect. Admission rate data is not currently reported for this institution. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $1,471, with published in-state tuition of $2,682 and a Pell grant recipient share of 32.8%. Median federal student debt at graduation is $16,868, drawn from the U.S. Treasury-matched College Scorecard file.

Outcomes reveal whether the investment pays back. The 4-year completion rate is 37.9%. Graduates earn a median of $42,557 ten years after enrolling, compared with $36,498 six years post-enrollment. Within three years of entering repayment, 1192100.0% of borrowers are making progress on their federal loans, and 55.5% of graduates earn above the high-school threshold. Treating these numbers as a single snapshot alongside the cost cohort is the standard approach for evaluating ROI under the College Scorecard methodology.

Quick Facts

18,950
Total enrollment
Acceptance rate
SAT average
37.9%
4-yr graduation rate
$42,557
10-yr median earnings
First-year retention

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $2,682
Out-of-State Tuition $9,286
Average Net Price $1,471

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $-716
$30,001 – $48,000 $677
$48,001 – $75,000 $4,005
Over $110,000 $11,943
32.8%
Pell Grant Rate
15.8%
Federal Loan Rate
$16,868
Median Debt
$179/mo
Monthly Payment

Student Demographics

White 52.4%
African American 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
International 1.0%
61.7%
Female
44.4%
First Generation

Outcomes

37.9%
4-Year Completion Rate
$36,498
Median Earnings (6yr)
$42,557
Median Earnings (10yr)
55.5%
Earning Over $25K
1192100.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Programs & Earnings

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Bachelor's 191 $91,608 $15,578
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's 296 $81,621 $15,750
Criminal Justice and Corrections Level 99 $76,867
Computer Programming Associate's 41 $76,683 $13,683
Fire Protection Level 99 $73,936
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Bachelor's 136 $71,668 $26,285
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate's 45 $70,198 $12,757
Fire Protection Certificate 91 $69,864 $7,367
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Bachelor's 0 $63,700 $17,428
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other Bachelor's 90 $63,162 $30,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate's 59 $63,102 $20,737
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Certificate 212 $62,753 $9,438
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Associate's 13 $62,554
Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's 285 $62,040 $28,015
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Bachelor's 20 $61,428 $25,404
Public Health Bachelor's 107 $59,200 $27,026
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate's 27 $57,312 $12,200
Business Administration, Management and Operations Associate's 39 $55,765 $19,868
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Associate's 89 $55,722 $16,377
Special Education and Teaching Bachelor's 9 $53,393
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate's 52 $53,014 $27,644
Legal Support Services Bachelor's 25 $52,657 $24,050
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Bachelor's 49 $52,047 $19,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Bachelor's 5 $51,755
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Associate's 9 $50,199 $10,500
Biology, General Bachelor's 24 $49,403 $32,739
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy Bachelor's 24 $48,190 $30,871
Public Administration Bachelor's 24 $47,320 $24,619
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Associate's 57 $46,358 $15,250
Legal Support Services Associate's 15 $45,987
Education, Other Bachelor's 104 $45,220 $27,072
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Associate's 24 $43,598 $14,250
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's 2,875 $43,491 $12,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate 104 $42,416 $16,766
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Certificate 34 $41,508
Computer Software and Media Applications Associate's 27 $40,278 $16,573
Human Services, General Associate's $34,811 $32,877
Criminal Justice and Corrections Associate's 23 $33,364 $10,703
Music Associate's 22 $32,573
Security Science and Technology Associate's 35 $15,922

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the admissions statistics for St Petersburg College?
St Petersburg College is a public institution in St. Petersburg, Florida. Total enrollment is 18,950 students.
How much do St Petersburg College graduates earn?
Graduates of St Petersburg College earn a median of $42,557 ten years after enrollment. Six years after enrollment, median earnings are $36,498.
How much does St Petersburg College cost?
The average net price at St Petersburg College is $1,471. In-state tuition is $2,682 and out-of-state tuition is $9,286. Median student debt at graduation is $16,868.
What is the graduation rate at St Petersburg College?
St Petersburg College has a 4-year completion rate of 37.9%.
Is St Petersburg College worth the student debt?
The median student debt at St Petersburg College is $16,868, while graduates earn a median of $42,557 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 40% of first-year post-graduation earnings. 1192100.0% of borrowers are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $179.

Data Sources

Data as of 2024-25 academic year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Primary: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Data reflects most recent available year.

Institutional characteristics: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) institutional characteristics file.

Earnings: Median earnings 6 and 10 years after enrollment, from U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal student aid data.

Program data: Credential-level earnings from the College Scorecard Field of Study dataset.

All federal data sources used on this page

Earnings data sourced from IRS records via the U.S. Treasury–Department of Education matching used by the College Scorecard.