Miami Dade College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,987

2021 Average Net Price

$4,211

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.2%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

44,002

42.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

34.7%

2,920 Graduates

About

Miami Dade College is a higher education institution located in Miami-Dade County, FL. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Miami Dade College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (9,606 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (614 degrees), and Cinematography & Film Production (69 degrees).

In 2021, 17,521 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Miami Dade College. 60.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (12,265 degrees), 5.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2,399 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Miami Dade College is $1,987, which is $−9,797 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Miami Dade College is $1,987, which is $−9,797 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,211.

In 2021, 63% of undergraduate students attending Miami Dade College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,987

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Miami Dade College was $1,987. The cost of tuition at Miami Dade College is $−9,797 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Miami Dade College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,211

2021 Value

15.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Miami Dade College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,211. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Miami Dade College grew by 15.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Miami Dade College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,302

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Miami Dade College was of $17,302 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Miami Dade College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Miami Dade College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 16% with respect to 2020, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Miami Dade College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.2%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Miami Dade College was 3.2%, which represents 80 out of the 2501 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Miami Dade College had a total enrollment of 44,002 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Miami Dade College is 18,565 students and the part-time enrollment is 25,437. This means that 42.2% of students enrolled at Miami Dade College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Miami Dade College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.9% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Black or African American, 4.68% White, 1.05% Asian, 0.848% Two or More Races, 0.0523% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0295% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Miami Dade College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (41.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (31.1%) and Black or African American Female (8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Miami Dade College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44,002 students. The full-time enrollment at Miami Dade College is 18,565 and the part-time enrollment is 25,437. This means that 42.2% of students enrolled at Miami Dade College are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Miami Dade College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
31,631 enrolled students
Black or African American
6,343 enrolled students
White
2,058 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Miami Dade College is 71.9% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Black or African American, 4.68% White, 1.05% Asian, 0.848% Two or More Races, 0.0523% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0295% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 377 students (0.857%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 3,641 more women than men received degrees from Miami Dade College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Miami Dade College is hispanic or latino (12,265 degrees awarded). There were 5.11 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2399 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Miami Dade College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (9,606 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (614 degrees) and Cinematography & Film Production (69 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Miami Dade College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (9,606 degrees awarded), Business (4,250 degrees), and Communication Technologies (67 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Miami Dade College are Accountants & auditors (1,029,293 people), Other managers (693,253 people), Financial managers (467,055 people), Chief executives & legislators (359,660 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (272,519 people).

The most specialized majors at Miami Dade College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (9,606 degrees awarded), Business (4,250 degrees), Communication Technologies (67 degrees), Protective Services (566 degrees), and Transportation (84 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Miami Dade College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Miami Dade College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (9,606 degrees awarded), Business (4,250 degrees), Communication Technologies (67 degrees), Protective Services (566 degrees), and Transportation (84 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Miami Dade College are Elementary & secondary schools (585,195 people), Banking & related activities (482,129 people), Computer Systems Design (476,437 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (467,866 people), and Insurance carriers (402,234 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Miami Dade College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
9,606 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
614 degrees awarded
Cinematography & Film Production
69 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Miami Dade College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 9,606 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Miami Dade College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

6,940

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

10,581

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 6,940 degrees were awarded to men at Miami Dade College, which is 0.656 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (10,581).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Miami Dade College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 3629 degrees were awarded to men at Miami Dade College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.607 times less than the 5977 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 5977 degrees were awarded to men at Miami Dade College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.65 times more than the 3629 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (51.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Miami Dade College is Female and Asian (51.6% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.23% of graduates (65 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
12,265 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2,399 degrees awarded
White
891 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Miami Dade College is hispanic or latino (12,265 degrees awarded). There were 5.11 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2399 degrees).

1.94% of degree recipients (340 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
7,320 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
4,945 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
1,623 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Miami Dade College is hispanic or latino female (7,320 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (4945 degrees).

Operations

Miami Dade College has an endowment valued at nearly $273M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 47.1M (17.3%) compared to the 1.05% average return (152k on 14.5M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Miami Dade College had a total salary expenditure of 654M. Miami Dade College employs 291 Associate professors, 183 Professors and 157 Assistant professors. Most academics at Miami Dade College are Female Associate professor (147), Male Associate professor (144), and Female Professor (97).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Miami Dade College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 964 employees, Service, with 285 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 169 employees.

Endowment

$273M

2021 Endowment

30.1%

growth from 2020

Miami Dade College has an endowment valued at about $273M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Miami Dade College grew 30.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $258M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Miami Dade College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$28M - Federal
$3.33M - State
$1.15M - Local

As of 2021, Miami Dade College received $28M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.33M from state grants and contracts, and $1.15M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$236M

2021 Salaries

2.23%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Miami Dade College paid a median of $236M in salaries, which represents 36.2% of their overall expenditure ($654M) and a 2.23% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$54.4M

Instructional Salaries

735

Number of Employees

In 2021, Miami Dade College paid a total of $54.4M to 735 employees working as instructors, which represents 23% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

291 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

964 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Miami Dade College were Associate professor with 291 employees, Professor with 183 employees, and Assistant professor with 157 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Miami Dade College were Office and Administrative Support with 964 employees, Service with 285 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 169 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Miami Dade College was Female Associate professor with 147 employees, Male Associate professor with 144 employees, and Female Professor with 97 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Miami Dade College.