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Public Bachelor's Strong 84/100

Miami Dade College

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Miami, Florida

About Miami Dade College

Miami Dade College is a public institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Miami, Florida. It enrolls 46,182 students (a very large student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: mdc.edu

Acceptance: —
Graduation: 26.2%
Net Price: $5,463
Median Earnings (10yr): $40,654
Enrollment: 46,182
Student : Faculty: 17:1

Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Strong

84/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online

Outcomes 69

Value 88

Affordability 76

Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for Miami Dade College.

Acceptance Rate

—

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Miami Dade College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $5,463 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$5,463

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

50%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $2,838
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $9,661
Room & Board (off-campus): $27,262
Books & Supplies: $1,500
Other Expenses (off-campus): $5,898
Total Cost of Attendance: $13,567

Application fee: $30 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$4,822
$30,001 – $48,000

$5,314
$48,001 – $75,000

$7,613
$75,001 – $110,000

$9,530
Over $110,000

$9,180

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$2,000

10% percentile

$3,500

25% percentile

$9,252

Median percentile

$14,500

75% percentile

$27,500

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $8,100 ↓ $1,152

No Pell $5,500 ↓ $3,752

Dependent students $5,500 ↓ $3,752

Independent students $9,500 ↑ $248

Female students $7,899 ↓ $1,353

Male students $6,625 ↓ $2,627

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $6,500, close to what completers borrow ($9,252) but without the degree to show for it.

Graduation Rate & Retention

26% of full-time students who enrolled at Miami Dade College graduate within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

26%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

—

Returning for their second year

What this means: Lower than typical completion. Worth asking the school how they support students who fall behind.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Miami Dade College earn a median of $40,654 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$40,654

Earning > $25K

65%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$33,000

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$39,800

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$34,000

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$39,500

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$47,700

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $6,800, about 17% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 17.0 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Moderate. Only 62% of graduates are paying down principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Miami Dade College is home to 46,182 students, a sprawling student community. Some distinctive traits: 49% are first-generation college students, 52% study part-time.

Total Enrolled

46,182

Part-Time

52%

First-Generation

49%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

Hispanic 70.6% 32,604

Black 15.2% 6,997

International 8.3% 3,833

White 3.4% 1,570

Other 1.0% 443

Asian 0.9% 425

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Miami Dade College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Large City Miami, Florida

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

25% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NCAA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

Designation

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

What You Can Study

Miami Dade College offers an extensive catalog of programs: 70 distinct programs across 20 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

1 Program

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)

14 Programs

Health

Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Allied Health Diagnostic $71K ($51K–$96K)

9 Programs

Business

Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Accounting $76K ($56K–$97K)

8 Programs

Computer Science

IT Administration $85K ($59K–$118K)
Information Systems $92K ($64K–$128K)
IT Administration $85K ($59K–$118K)

4 Programs

Visual & Performing Arts

Design $51K ($33K–$71K)
Film & Video Production $44K ($26K–$63K)
Film & Video Production $44K ($26K–$63K)

3 Programs

Personal Services

Funeral Service and Mortuary Science $60K ($45K–$76K)
Culinary Arts $48K ($33K–$62K)
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science $60K ($45K–$76K)

2 Programs

Communications Tech

Graphic Communications $43K ($27K–$64K)
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians $45K ($27K–$62K)

View all majors View all programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Miami Dade College is 17:1, on the higher side.

Student : Faculty

17:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$4,138

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Endowment

$271M

Solid financial position

Avg Faculty Salary

$70,883

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

667 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	175	26%	$84,153
Associate Professors	255	38%	$72,387
Assistant Professors	142	21%	$62,279
Instructors	95	14%	$55,261

Pros & Cons of Miami Dade College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Miami Dade College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Very affordable net price after aid
Wide variety of programs and student life
Wide reach of need-based federal aid
Low typical debt at graduation
First-gen-friendly student body
Flexible part-time enrollment options

CONS

Class sizes are on the higher side
Large institutional setting can feel impersonal
Low completion rate, many students don't graduate within six years
Earnings outcomes are on the lower side
No graduate programs offered at this institution

Best for: Based on the data, Miami Dade College is a fit for families focused on keeping net cost low; working adults or students needing part-time study options; students who want a large campus with breadth and variety.

Frequently Asked Questions about Miami Dade College

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Miami Dade College.

How much does Miami Dade College cost?

The average net price after aid at Miami Dade College is $5,463 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is Miami Dade College worth it?

Strong return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $40,654 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $5,463 per year. That's roughly 7.4x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is Miami Dade College known for?

Miami Dade College is best known for its programs in Liberal Arts, Nursing, Business Administration. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do Miami Dade College graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering Miami Dade College are $40,654, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is Miami Dade College accredited?

Yes. Miami Dade College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

How many students attend Miami Dade College?

Miami Dade College enrolls 46,182 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at Miami Dade College?

Miami Dade College graduates 26% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is Miami Dade College a public or private college?

Miami Dade College is a Public institution.

Where is Miami Dade College located?

Miami Dade College is located in Miami, Florida.

What programs does Miami Dade College offer?

Miami Dade College offers 70 distinct programs. The most popular include Liberal Arts, Nursing, Business Administration.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Miami Dade College?

The student-to-faculty ratio at Miami Dade College is 17:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.