Miami Dade College combines exceptional access with strong value delivery, ranking in the top 25 nationally for earnings beyond expectations. As an Under-Resourced Institution, the college demonstrates remarkable efficiency in converting educational opportunity into economic advancement while maintaining net prices well below peer institutions.
Around the national average, balancing strong earnings uplift with moderate absolute earnings levels
With top-tier performance, driven by low net prices and minimal debt burdens
Among the highest we track, demonstrating exceptional enrollment of underserved students including 45.0% Pell-eligible and 48.6% first-generation students
Among the highest we track, reflecting the institution's effectiveness in supporting economic advancement for diverse student populations
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Full AnalysisMiami Dade College delivers exceptional value through the combination of minimal costs and substantial earnings uplift. Graduates earn $16,790 beyond expectations relative to similar students nationally, ranking at the 92.5th percentile with top-tier performance.
While median earnings of $40,654 place the institution modestly below average at the 23rd percentile, the earnings-beyond-expectations metric demonstrates that graduates achieve strong outcomes given their starting demographics and program mix. Median student debt remains remarkably low at $9,252, well below the peer median of $19,500, creating a $10,248 debt advantage.
Students seeking exceptional affordability and access to higher education, particularly those from diverse economic backgrounds. With 45.0% Pell-eligible enrollment and 48.6% first-generation students, Miami Dade College serves students who might otherwise lack college access.
The Under-Resourced Institutions classification reflects strong value delivery despite resource constraints.
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Top 2% nationally for overall performance
Miami Dade College ranks #40 nationally in Azimuth's analysis, placing at the 98.1st percentile with exceptional performance among the highest we track. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public institution demonstrates outstanding affordability with an affordability index at the 96.1st percentile and top-tier performance.
The college enrolls 45.0% Pell-eligible students and 48.6% first-generation students, achieving access performance at the 99.2nd percentile among the highest we track nationally. Miami Dade College maintains open enrollment while delivering substantial earnings uplift for graduates.
The institution generates $16,790 in earnings beyond expectations, placing it at the 92.5th percentile with top-tier performance. Net prices average just $5,929 compared to a peer median of $14,170, creating an $8,241 cost advantage for students.
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Miami Dade College offers exceptional affordability with net prices well below national and peer benchmarks. Average net price stands at $5,929, compared to a peer median of $14,170, creating an $8,241 annual cost advantage for students.
In-state tuition remains minimal at $2,838, while out-of-state tuition reaches $9,661, both representing significant savings compared to typical four-year institutions. The affordability index ranks at the 96.1st percentile with top-tier performance, reflecting controlled costs across all income levels.
Net prices range from $5,108 for the lowest-income families to $9,102 for the highest-income families, demonstrating a progressive pricing structure that maintains accessibility. This cost structure, combined with open enrollment policies, removes financial barriers that typically prevent college access for students from diverse economic backgrounds.
The substantial gap between sticker prices and actual costs paid by families reflects the institution's commitment to maintaining broad educational access through affordable pricing.
Miami Dade College graduates demonstrate consistent earnings growth over time, with median earnings rising from $33,107 six years after enrollment to $36,520 at eight years and $40,654 at ten years, representing 22.8% growth from the six-year mark. These outcomes are based on substantial cohorts of 19,428 graduates at six years, 23,231 at eight years, and 24,700 at ten years, providing high confidence in the reported figures.
The institution generates $16,790 in earnings beyond expectations, placing it at the 92.5th percentile nationally with top-tier performance. Low-income graduates earn $34,000, reflecting solid outcomes for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Earnings span from $20,876 at the 25th percentile to $62,653 at the 75th percentile, demonstrating a 3.0:1 ratio between top and bottom quartiles that reflects diverse program choices and career trajectories. Graduate school continuation estimates suggest moderate rates of advanced study, with most graduates entering the workforce directly upon completion.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
206 graduates
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
97 graduates
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other.
161 graduates
Special Education and Teaching.
55 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
536 graduates
Miami Dade College offers diverse academic pathways across multiple program areas, though specific program-level earnings data is not available in federal reporting for this analysis. The institution's loan trajectory analysis reveals excellent debt capacity across major program categories including Business, Health Professions, Computer & Information Sciences, Security & Protective Services, and Education.
Health Professions programs demonstrate the highest debt capacity with excellent affordability ratings, while Business and Computer Science programs also maintain strong affordability profiles. Education programs show solid capacity for debt management, reflecting stable career prospects in teaching and related fields.
The institution's program diversity supports students across multiple career interests while maintaining consistent affordability advantages.
