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St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, Florida · Public college
Address: 244 Second Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 · Phone: (727) 341-4772 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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St Petersburg College is a public trade and career school in St. Petersburg, Florida offering EMT & paramedic training, medical billing & coding, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at St Petersburg College is $16,868 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,557; the campus's own completion rate versus the state average of 70.5% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for St Petersburg College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 32.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,120 | $39,870 | $47,000 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,330 | $45,760 | $59,230 |
| Medical assistants | $35,880 | $43,680 | $46,800 |
| Dental hygienists | $75,960 | $91,980 | $96,060 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $51,390 | $76,750 | $82,650 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 55 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 51 | $27,257 | not reported | $16,766 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 36 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 25 | $33,551 | not reported | $12,200 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 22 | $27,257 | not reported | $16,766 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 21 | $55,970 | not reported | $20,737 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 20 | $32,976 | $28,598 | $27,644 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 17 | $39,373 | $42,235 | $12,757 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 8 | $39,373 | $42,235 | $12,757 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
St Petersburg College is a public college located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The school participates in federal financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. It holds accreditation from several bodies, including the Higher Learning Commission and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with specialized accreditors for nursing and radiologic technology programs. Among its trade and career offerings, the college awards the most credentials in EMT & paramedic training, medical billing & coding programs, and medical assistant programs, drawing from a total of 9 program families including dental hygiene and radiology technology.
In terms of outcomes, the state average completion rate is 70.5%, though this campus's specific completion rate and how it compares are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $16,868. Ten years after entry, former students earned median annual earnings of $42,557. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 32.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus serves a large city population with 18,950 undergraduates and 255 completers in trade-related programs tracked here. The mix of shorter EMT training alongside more extensive medical assistant and dental hygiene programs suggests options for both quick-entry students and those pursuing longer associate-level credentials, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Career changers should confirm program length, schedule, and licensing requirements directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review updated federal outcome data, consult the listed accreditors or the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
St Petersburg College's top trade programs are EMT & paramedic training, medical billing & coding programs, and medical assistant programs, out of 9 total program families tracked, including dental hygiene and radiologic technology.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Its accreditors include the Higher Learning Commission, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and specialized bodies for nursing and radiologic technology programs.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants. About 32.8% of students currently receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus-specific completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The Florida state average completion rate is 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this school carry a median debt of $16,868, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for former students 10 years after entry are $42,557, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (727) 341-4772 or visit spcollege.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
St Petersburg College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for in-state residents compared to for-profit schools, though specific costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school to confirm schedules for EMT, medical billing, or other listed programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status with the listed accreditors, such as the Higher Learning Commission, and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both shorter programs like EMT training and more extensive ones like medical assistant and dental hygiene programs, but specific fit for career changers depends on program length and schedule details not reported here; contact the school to discuss options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach St Petersburg College at (727) 341-4772 or through its website at spcollege.edu.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.