According to an article on the web sites for Newschannel6now and KTVN Channel 2, St. Petersburg College (SPC) made the list of Top Online Information Technology Programs compiled by Best online Colleges. The information obtained for this list was derived by means of a thorough data analysis from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).  According to the report, items that are ranked include graduation and retention rates for schools.

The article further stated that the list is designed to provide students with information about what programs are offered and the format in which they are taught so that they can make an informed decision about what program to pursue. For more information, please visit http://www.bestonlinecolleges.org.