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Miami Dade College, also referred to as Miami Dade, is a public college with its main campus in Miami, Florida. It was founded in 1959. The college has seven other campuses situated throughout Miami-Dade County in Florida and it enrolls more than 164,000 students every year. Miami Dade College offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse fields of study. The campuses of Miami Dade are:
The sports teams of Miami Dade College are known as the Sharks. Some of the graduates of Miami Dade have gone on to become famous personalities. Among them are Victoria Principal, actress; Luis Gispert, sculptor and photographer; Pedro Gomez, ESPN reporter; and Hannia Guillen, soap opera actor.
Students attend Miami Dade College in Miami, FL, a large city. The school is a public institution. Miami Dade College degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Miami Dade College is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Miami Dade College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 54,094 students at the school (as of 2007). Miami Dade College has a large minority student population.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Miami Dade College
300 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33132-2297
General Phone: (305) 237-8888
http://www.mdc.edu/home/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 5,025 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 1,124 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, neonatal nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 733 | corrections, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, criminal justice and administration, security and protective services, security and loss prevention, fire protection tech |
| Engineering Technician | 439 | computer systems tech, drafting, architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, construction engineering tech, biomedical tech, HVAC tech, automotive tech, ... |
| Business And Management | 373 | business management, accounting technology, accounting and related services, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, MIS, business and related services, ... |
| Medical Support And Technology | 346 | blood bank tech specialist, radiation therapist, dental hygienist, physician assistant, respiratory care tech, opticianry, nuclear medical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, ... |
| Transportation | 131 | aviation operations, commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 126 | systems analyst, computer services management, computer applications programming |
| Therapy And Counseling | 66 | massage therapy, physical therapist assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 58 | special ed, education of hearing impaired, math teaching, biology teaching, science teaching, teacher education, physics teaching, chemistry teaching |
| Law | 56 | legal assistant, legal secretary, court reporting |
| Office And Administration | 51 | executive secretary, office management |
| Family And Social Work | 42 | child care provider, adult development and aging |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 37 | commercial art, cinematography |
| Medical Administration | 27 | medical records tech, health care administration |
| Media | 25 | radio and TV tech, photo and film tech |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 19 | funeral and mortuary |
| Music | 15 | various music studies |
| Hospitality | 14 | hospitality management, tourism and travel, restaurant and food services management, hotel management, travel services |
| Architecture And Planning | 12 | interior architecture |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 7 | real estate |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | dietitian assistant |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 1 | landscaping |
| Production Trades | 0 | sheet metal tech |
| Construction Trades | 0 | pipefitting, electrician |
Number of programs and degrees for Miami Dade College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 6,519 | 58 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1,837 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 331 | 23 |
| Bachelor's degree | 44 | 7 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 3 |
In 2007, Miami Dade College had a total enrollment of 54,094 students (33,976 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 10% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 62% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Miami, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,068 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,863 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Miami Dade College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 150600)
Miami Dade College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 279 | 290 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 67 | 65 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 118 | $81,438 | 114 | $80,008 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 95 | $65,560 | 94 | $64,087 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 83 | $56,326 | 113 | $56,201 |
| Instructor | academic year | 50 | $48,517 | 34 | $48,705 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 346 | $66,297 | 355 | $65,216 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 45 | 70 |
| Basketball | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 29 | 29 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Marketing
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care Provider/Assistant
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Physician Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Security and Loss Prevention Services
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Miami Dade College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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