St. Petersburg College (SPC) was founded in 1927 as St. Petersburg Junior College, Florida's first twoyear college. Our alumni rank first in Florida for earning the highest entry wages among state community college graduates. Access, excellence, and student support are the hallmarks of SPC.

Regionally accredited and nationally recognized, SPC was the first state college in Florida to offer bachelor’s degrees. SPC offers 200+ degree, certificate, and transfer programs, and many highdemand, highskill industryrecognized workforce certifications. We offer a careerfocused curriculum created in conjunction with industry experts to ensure our students are able to meet the needs of today’s employers.