Accounting at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater

Clearwater, FL · Public · Certificate · Accounting and Related Services

a smaller institution with 730 students in Clearwater, FL.

Program Analysis

At $19,904 per year, Accounting graduates from Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater earn below the $35,807 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

AI risk is moderate — 62% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Accounting graduates.

At #162 out of 176 programs, Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater's financial outcomes for Accounting trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

With 5 registered apprenticeships mapped to Accounting, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

51 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
43
Low End
51
Score
53
High End
Earnings $19,904/yr (-44% vs median)
AI-Proof Exposed (38% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$208K
1.0% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
13 of 14
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Accounting graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Financial managers $161,700 +14.8% 50%
Financial risk specialists $106,000 +6.5% 47%
Financial and investment analysts $101,350 +5.7% 54%
Financial managers
$161,700
+14.8% growth 50% AI-proof
Financial risk specialists
$106,000
+6.5% growth 47% AI-proof
Financial and investment analysts
$101,350
+5.7% growth 54% AI-proof

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Accounting Career Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 51/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Accounting at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater?
At 51/100, the score looks reasonable — but Accounting is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
How vulnerable is Accounting to AI automation?
With 62% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $208,239 in decade earnings vs $208,239 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Accounting from Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater?
Lower starting pay at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Are there apprenticeship options for Accounting?
Yes — 5 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Accounting career paths, including Accounting Technician (Alternate Title: Accounting Specialist). Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater.
Is there demand for Accounting workers?
The very large job market (451,900 annual openings) works in favor of Accounting graduates. The national outlook is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →