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Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida · Public
Address: 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33132 · Phone: (305) 237-8888 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Apr 2025 · Probation · American Board of Funeral Service Education; Apr 2026 · Accreditation Reaffirmed: Probation Removed.
Miami Dade College is a public trade and career school in Miami, Florida, offering EMT & paramedic training, culinary & pastry programs, and radiology & sonography programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The state average completion rate is 70.5%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that average are not reported. Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $9,252 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,654.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 49.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,120 | $39,870 | $47,000 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $31,920 | $58,240 | $75,840 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $51,390 | $76,750 | $82,650 |
| Phlebotomists | $35,560 | $40,230 | $45,820 |
| Medical assistants | $35,880 | $43,680 | $46,800 |
| Dental hygienists | $75,960 | $91,980 | $96,060 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,330 | $45,760 | $59,230 |
| Massage therapists | $30,310 | $49,680 | $59,700 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,760 | $43,590 | $47,570 |
| Surgical technologists | $41,270 | $62,440 | $75,170 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $38,940 | $52,910 | $62,820 |
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $45,500 | $76,940 | $97,430 |
| Electricians | $38,190 | $57,250 | $61,900 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 174 | $43,063 | $54,435 | $10,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 69 | $43,063 | $54,435 | $10,500 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 68 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 52 | not reported | not reported | $10,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 48 | not reported | not reported | $10,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 48 | $44,430 | not reported | $17,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 39 | $47,959 | $39,369 | $10,459 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 35 | $34,300 | not reported | $12,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 28 | $47,959 | $39,369 | $10,459 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 28 | $28,117 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 26 | $47,959 | $39,369 | $10,459 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 24 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $47,959 | $39,369 | $10,459 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | $12,375 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | $47,959 | $39,369 | $10,459 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 2–4 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means the cohort was too small to publish.
About this school
Miami Dade College is a public trade and career school located in Miami, Florida. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here (title IV eligible). The college holds accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Board of Funeral Service Education, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Among its 23 program families, the most-awarded trade programs are EMT & paramedic training, culinary & pastry schools, and radiology & sonography programs.
In federal data, Miami Dade College reports 729 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 46,182. The overall completion rate for this campus is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate is 70.5%; how this campus compares to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,252, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,654. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 49.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
This large-city campus offers a wide range of trade program families, from short certificate-style training like EMT and phlebotomy to longer allied-health programs such as radiology and dental hygiene, which may suit both new entrants and adult career changers depending on the specific program length, not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and current outcomes directly through the listed accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Miami Dade College offers 23 program families, with the top programs being EMT & paramedic training, culinary & pastry schools, and radiology & sonography programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Board of Funeral Service Education, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 49.7% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 70.5%, but the comparison between this campus and that average is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,252, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,654, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (305) 237-8888 or visit https://www.mdc.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Miami Dade College is a public institution, which can affect tuition rates and eligibility for certain state or federal aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to ask about specific program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accrediting bodies and review federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?135717.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a range of program families from short training programs like EMT and phlebotomy to longer allied-health programs like radiology, but specific fit for adult career changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss program formats.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Miami Dade College at (305) 237-8888 or through its website at https://www.mdc.edu/.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.