Eckerd College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Eckerd College at a glance

• 1,888

  students enrolled

• 413

  degrees and certificates a year

• 66%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $38,071

  average net price a year

  Tuition $49,668

• $37,505

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $51,819

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  69% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Eckerd College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Eckerd College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Pinellas County, where the college is.

• 524

  open professional jobs

• 70

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  8 jobs

• 4.3%

  unemployment in Pinellas County

  2026-08 · up 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $70,293

  median household income

  Pinellas County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in biological sciences, psychology, business & management, which lead to research (8 open), human resources (21 open), programs (17 open), finance (61 open), sales (74 open), operations (79 open).

Hiring most: Jabil (51), General Dynamics OTS (21), Honeywell Aerospace (16), RTX (12), CONMED (10), Bank OZK (9), NextPath Career Partners (9), State of Florida (9).

What they hire for: Engineering (125), Operations (79), Sales (74), Finance (61), Human Resources (21), Legal (18). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource Tampa Bay.

• CareerSource Hillsborough PinellasClearwater · 727-524-4344 · Monday-Friday 8-5
• CareerSource Tampa BayClearwater · 727-524-4344 · Mon 8-5pm
• CareerSource Tampa BaySt. Petersburg · 727-524-4344 · M-F 8am-5pm
• CareerSource Tampa BayTarpon Springs · 727-524-4344 · Mon 8-5pm, Closed daily 1-2pm for lunch

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Eckerd College?

Eckerd College enrolls about 1,888 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Saint Petersburg, Florida. It awards about 413 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Eckerd College?

66% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Eckerd College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,505 six years after entry and $51,819 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Eckerd College offer AI or data science degrees?

Eckerd College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Eckerd College?

524 open professional jobs are listed in Pinellas County, 70 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. Jabil has the most openings.