If you are interested in pursuing design, you may want to consider attending one of the 2 design schools in Clearwater, Florida. With an overall population of 108,787 and a student population of 61,975, approximately 30,346 of Clearwater students attend one of Clearwater's schools that offer design programs.
Of the 2 design schools in Clearwater, the largest design school, by student population, is Pinellas Technical Education Center-Clearwater. In 2010, Pinellas Technical Education Center-Clearwater graduated approximately 3 students from its design program.
A reported 6 students graduated with credentials in design in Clearwater in 2010. If you decide to join their ranks, you can expect to pay an average of $2,614 per year in tuition costs.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $1,600 for design related books and supplies each year.
Many design graduates choose to work as designers after graduation. If you choose to follow that path and remain in Clearwater, your job prospects are not very good. In 2010, 1 out of every 6 designers in Florida were working in the greater Clearwater area. Clearwater's designer workforce is projected to decrease by -1% by the year 2018. This projected change is slower than the projected nationwide trend for designers.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a designer in Clearwater is $38,230 per year, which is higher than the average for designers state-wide.
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St Petersburg College
Address:
6021 142nd Ave, Largo, Florida 33760
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Pinellas Technical Education Center-Clearwater
Address:
6100 154th Ave N, Clearwater, Florida 33760-2140
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
2-4 years certificate