Miami Dade College

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,987

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$4,998

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

8.04%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

46,523

42.9% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

33.2%

2,928 Graduates

About

Miami Dade College is a higher education institution located in Miami-Dade County, FL. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Miami Dade College were Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (402 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (281 degrees), and Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, & Related Protective Services (128 degrees).

In 2020, 16,650 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Miami Dade College. 58.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (11,443 degrees), 5.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2187 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Miami Dade College is $1,987, which is $−9,842 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,829).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Miami Dade College is $1,987, which is $−9,842 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,829).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,998.

In 2020, 75% of undergraduate students attending Miami Dade College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,987

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Miami Dade College was $1,987. The cost of tuition at Miami Dade College is $−9,842 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,829).

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

Average Net Price

$4,998

2020 Value

1.03%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Miami Dade College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,998. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Miami Dade College grew by 1.03%.

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 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. 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

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Miami Dade College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 5.63% with respect to 2019, when 71% 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.

8.04%

2018 Default Rate

257

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Miami Dade College was 8.04%, which represents 257 out of the 3198 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 has a total enrollment of 46,523 students. The full-time enrollment at Miami Dade College is 19,950 students and the part-time enrollment is 26,573. This means that 42.9% 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, 13.5% Black or African American, 5.06% White, 1.07% Asian, 0.873% Two or More Races, 0.0559% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0537% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Miami Dade College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (43.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (29.8%) and Black or African American Female (7.52%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Miami Dade College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46,523 students. The full-time enrollment at Miami Dade College is 19,950 and the part-time enrollment is 26,573. This means that 42.9% of students enrolled at Miami Dade College are enrolled full-time compared with 44.3% 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.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%

N/A Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Miami Dade College was N/A%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (66%), Miami Dade College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Miami Dade College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
33,473
Black or African American
6,301
White
2,353

The enrolled student population at Miami Dade College is 71.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.5% Black or African American, 5.06% White, 1.07% Asian, 0.873% Two or More Races, 0.0559% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0537% 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 44.2% White, 26% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.5% 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, 600 students (1.29%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 2714 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 (11,443 degrees awarded). There were 5.23 times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2187 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Miami Dade College is Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (402 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (281 degrees) and Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, & Related Protective Services (128 degrees).

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 (9,082 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (81 degrees), and Business (4,111 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 (1,028,453 people), Other managers (650,967 people), Financial managers (444,928 people), Chief executives & legislators (339,645 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (276,144 people).

The most specialized majors at Miami Dade College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (9,082 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (81 degrees), Business (4,111 degrees), Protective Services (436 degrees), and Transportation (75 degrees).

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, Skincare specialists, Physicians, Other financial specialists, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

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 (559,963 people), Banking & related activities (478,810 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (451,812 people), Computer Systems Design (433,759 people), and Insurance carriers (409,887 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

Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
402 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
281 degree-majorss awarded
Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, & Related Protective Services
128 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Miami Dade College was Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations with 402 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

6,968

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

9,682

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 6,968 degrees were awarded to men at Miami Dade College, which is 0.72 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (9,682).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 3402 degrees were awarded to men at Miami Dade College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.599 times less than the 5680 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 5680 degrees were awarded to women at Miami Dade College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.67 times more than the 3402 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Miami Dade College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (75% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 2.9% of graduates (85 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
11,443 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2,187 degrees awarded
White
1,032 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Miami Dade College is hispanic or latino (11,443 degrees awarded). There were 5.23 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2187 degrees).

2.46% of degree recipients (410 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
6,640 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
4,803 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
1,353 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Miami Dade College is hispanic or latino female (6,640 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (4,803 degrees).

Operations

Miami Dade College has an endowment valued at nearly $210M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $16.8M (8.01%), compared to the 2.62% average return ($302k on $11.5M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Miami Dade College had a total salary expenditure of $532M. Miami Dade College employs 270 Associate professors, 185 Professors, and 164 Assistant professors. Most academics at Miami Dade College are Male Associate professors (135), Female Associate professors(135), and Female Professors (96).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Miami Dade College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 990 employees, Service, with 282 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 168 employees.

Endowment

$210M

2020 Endowment

9.87%

decline from 2019

Miami Dade College has an endowment valued at about $210M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Miami Dade College declined 9.87% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $198M 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

$25.6M - Federal
$2.63M - State
$1.04M - Local

As of 2020, Miami Dade College received $25.6M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.63M from state grants and contracts, and $1.04M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$242M

2020 Salaries

1.16%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Miami Dade College paid a median of $242M in salaries, which represents 45.5% of their overall expenditure ($532M) and a 1.16% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.13% growth from 2018 and a 1.3% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 10.7M (32% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$54.8M

Instructional Salaries

737

Number of Employees

In 2020, Miami Dade College paid a total of $54.8M to 737 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.2M (29.9%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

270 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

990 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Miami Dade College were Associate professor with 270 employees; Professor with 185 employees; and Professor with 164 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Miami Dade College were Office and Administrative Support with 990 employees; Service with 282 employees; and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 168 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Miami Dade College was Male Associate professor with 135 employees, Female Associate professor with 135 employees, and Female Professor with 96 employees.

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