Build Your Future in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Building Arts
St. Petersburg College’s Engineering, Manufacturing, and Building Arts programs prepare you for in-demand careers through hands-on training, industry technology and certifications that help you stand out in the field. Our experienced faculty help you develop practical skills, from advanced manufacturing and engineering technologies to construction and building trades. Our partnerships with local businesses and community partners give you opportunities to apply what you learn in the classroom to the real world.
Prepare for the growing manufacturing field
Florida ranks among the top ten states for manufacturing and is home to more than 19,000 manufacturing companies. SPC offers industry certifications and associate degree programs with embedded certificates that not only make you a specialist, but can get you into this field quickly.
Fine tune your future in biomedical engineering technology
SPC developed its biomedical engineering technology program to help fill the need for technicians who repair the medical equipment that is used to diagnose and treat diseases. This training prepares you for what you'll see on the job, and the jobs are good.
Plugged into the industry
SPC belongs to the statewide Florida Advanced Technological Education Center and is a charter member of the Manufacturing Institute‘s “M-List,” recognizing excellence in manufacturing education.
SPC can take you anywhere
"The flexible program allowed me to test the waters of different career paths. At the end, I was drawn towards architecture classes which defined who I am now. SPC architecture classes taught me a new language which I use every day as an architect. I now look at our built environment in a whole new perspective."
Marcel Maslowski, an architect who credits SPC for helping him find his current careerMedian Salary in the Tampa Bay Area
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
$59,500
Architectural and Civil Drafters
$65,160
Construction Managers
$120,800
Engineering Gallery
Engineering news
Jul 23, 2026
SMART Tech Program Grows with SPC's Launch of Semiconductor Certificate
New credential expands the College’s SMART Tech offerings and strengthens the talent pipeline
Apr 23, 2026
FCS Chancellor Visits SPC, Highlights Workforce Impact Ahead of Centennial
St. Petersburg College hosted Kathy Hebda at its Clearwater Campus during FCS Month, showcasing hands-on training for in-demand careers as it builds momentum toward its 100th anniversary.
Mar 25, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Technology Launches in Fall 2026
New bachelor’s program to strengthen region’s construction workforce and economic growth.