Practical Nursing at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater

Clearwater, FL · Public · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

a compact campus enrolling 730 students in Clearwater, FL.

Program Analysis

At $37,867/yr, Practical Nursing graduates from Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater land near the $44,151 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 0% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most careers in Practical Nursing involve physical, hands-on work that current AI cannot replicate.

A #581 ranking among 703 Practical Nursing programs places Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

For students considering alternatives, 2 registered apprenticeship programs align with Practical Nursing careers — offering paid training instead of tuition costs.

63 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
60
Low End
63
Score
63
High End
Earnings $37,867/yr (-14% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$396K
1.0% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
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 Practical Nursing graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses $62,340 +2.6% 75%
Nursing assistants $39,530 +2.3% 90%
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
$62,340
+2.6% growth 75% AI-proof
Nursing assistants
$39,530
+2.3% growth 90% AI-proof

Practical Nursing Career Guide

What can you do with a Practical Nursing credential from Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 63/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Practical Nursing at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater?
This program scores 63/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Practical Nursing programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
How AI-proof is a career in Practical Nursing?
AI resilience is a strength here. Only 18% of Practical Nursing tasks overlap with AI capabilities, and 2 of 2 career paths remain viable even in our most conservative scenario.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Practical Nursing program at Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater?
If Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater's tuition gives you pause, consider that 2 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Practical Nursing. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Will Practical Nursing graduates from Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater find jobs?
With approximately 258,500 annual openings across mapped careers, Practical Nursing offers a very large employment pool. Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →