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St Petersburg Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

St. Petersburg Colleges and Schools

Colleges in St. Petersburg, Florida

There are at least 6 colleges in St. Petersburg, listed and described below. These schools represent 5,557 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 9,963 full-time students, and a reported 1,474 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than St. Petersburg; see particularly Tampa, Clearwater, and Bradenton colleges.

The largest schools here include Eckerd College and Pinellas Technical Education Center.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Florida Colleges.

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Keiser Career College
St. Petersburg, Florida

Keiser Career College offers associate and diploma programs in medical technology, nursing, massage therapy and more. Six campuses throughout Florida.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Computer Science And Engineering, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma
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St. Petersburg Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Loraines Academy
1012 58th St N
Saint Petersburg, Florida 33710

  • Programs: cosmetology, facial treatment, massage therapy, manicurist, special ed.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 231 students, 5,129 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Pinellas Technical Education Center
901 34th St S
Saint Petersburg, Florida 33711-2209

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: child care provider, family and consumer science, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, truck and bus driver, electrician, electromechanical instrument tech, plant nursery.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 2,374 students, 1,755 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

St. Petersburg Theological Seminary
10830 Navajo Dr
Saint Petersburg, Florida 33708-3116

  • Programs: theology, religious education, ministry.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 78 students, 39 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Colleges in St. Petersburg with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Eckerd College
4200 54th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, Florida 33711-4700

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, environmental studies, child psychology, marine biology, international business, media studies, political science, American studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 2,544 students, 2,515 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,474 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 510-615. Math: 510-610.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Galen School of Nursing-Tampa Bay
9549 Koger Blvd Ste 100
Saint Petersburg, Florida 33702

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse, registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 330 students, 525 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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