Miami Dade College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Miami Dade College at a glance

• 46,182

  students enrolled

• 14,616

  degrees and certificates a year

• 46%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $5,463

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,987 in state, $7,947 out of state

• $33,107

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $40,654

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  84% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Miami Dade College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Miami-Dade County, where the college is.

• 3,196

  open professional jobs

• 415

  entry level

  22 say no experience is needed

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  211 jobs

• 2.7%

  unemployment in Miami-Dade County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $68,694

  median household income

  Miami-Dade County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, security & protective services, which lead to finance (425 open), sales (455 open), operations (373 open), marketing (211 open), human resources (154 open), strategy (25 open).

Hiring most: University Of Miami (265), Royal Caribbean Cruises (96), Princess Cruises / Holland America Line (82), Carnival (75), Jackson Health System (58), Baptist Health South Florida (53), ALLinOne (42), Restaurant Brands International (34).

What they hire for: Sales (455), Finance (425), Operations (373), Engineering (319), Marketing (211), Legal (188). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource South Florida.

• CareerSource South FloridaFlorida City · 305-245-7738 · 8-5 M-F
• CareerSource South FloridaMiami Gardens · 305-474-6800 · 8-5 M-F
• CareerSource South FloridaMiami · 305-442-6900 · 8-5 M-F
• CareerSource South FloridaMiami · 305-442-6900 · 8-5:00 M-F
• CareerSource South FloridaMiami · 305-553-1134 · varies
• CareerSource South Florida - Carol CityMiami Gardens · 305-620-8012 · 8-5 Mon-Fri

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Florida International UniversityMiami · 39,508 students
• Valencia CollegeOrlando · 39,486 students
• University of South FloridaTampa · 37,207 students
• University of FloridaGainesville · 35,629 students
• University of Central FloridaOrlando · 59,146 students
• Florida State UniversityTallahassee · 32,212 students

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Common questions

How big is Miami Dade College?

Miami Dade College enrolls about 46,182 students and is a public 4-year institution in Miami, Florida. It awards about 14,616 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Miami Dade College?

46% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Miami Dade College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,107 six years after entry and $40,654 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Miami Dade College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Miami Dade College awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, associate, bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Miami Dade College?

3,196 open professional jobs are listed in Miami-Dade County, 415 of them entry level and 22 saying no experience is needed. University Of Miami has the most openings.