MDC

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida Public 4-year Large city

Overview

Miami Dade College is a public four-year institution in Miami, Florida. Its campus is in a large city. Fall 2024 enrollment was 58,941 students.

Miami Dade College offers certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor's degrees across 122 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Operations Management and Supervision, and Business Administration and Management. It awarded 20,372 degrees and certificates in 2024-25. 8 of its programs can be completed entirely online.

The school has an open admission policy. The student-to-faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

Key figures

Open

Admission policy

58,941

Students enrolled

20,372

Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25

122

Programs and majors

22:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

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Delivery modes

CampusOnlineHybrid

Program levels

CertificateAssociateBachelor

Programs and majors offered 122

Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.

Business, Management and Marketing 18

Operations Management and Supervision Certificate Online option 3,954 graduates
Business Administration and Management CertificateAssociate Online option 2,449 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other Bachelor 501 graduates
Marketing CertificateAssociate 202 graduates
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping CertificateAssociate Online option 133 graduates
Small Business Administration/Management CertificateAssociate Online option 81 graduates
Management Science Certificate 59 graduates
Digital Marketing Certificate 49 graduates
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management CertificateAssociateBachelor Online option 29 graduates
Transportation/Mobility Management Certificate 23 graduates
Fashion Merchandising Associate 16 graduates
Restaurant/Food Services Management Certificate 14 graduates
Hospitality Administration/Management CertificateAssociate 7 graduates
Finance CertificateAssociate 4 graduates
Banking and Financial Support Services Certificate
Entrepreneurship Certificate
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management Certificate
Selling Skills and Sales Operations Certificate

Liberal Arts and General Studies 1

Liberal Arts and Sciences Associate 7,027 graduates

Computer and Information Sciences 11

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance CertificateAssociateBachelor 444 graduates
Information Technology CertificateAssociateBachelor Online option 376 graduates
Computer Programming/Programmer CertificateAssociate 142 graduates
Computer Graphics CertificateAssociate 111 graduates
Network and System Administration/Administrator CertificateAssociate 108 graduates
Artificial Intelligence CertificateAssociateBachelor 80 graduates
Computer Programming, Specific Applications Certificate 48 graduates
Computer and Information Sciences, General Certificate 12 graduates
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design Associate 3 graduates
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification Certificate
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration Associate

Health Professions 27

Registered Nursing AssociateBachelor Online option 977 graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Bachelor 75 graduates
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate 57 graduates
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate 46 graduates
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Certificate 33 graduates
Physical Therapy Assistant Associate 28 graduates
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician Associate 23 graduates
Dental Assisting/Assistant Certificate 12 graduates
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other CertificateAssociate 12 graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other Certificate
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician Associate
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician CertificateAssociate
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) CertificateAssociate
Health CertificateAssociate
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate
Histologic Technician Associate
Medical Insurance Specialist Certificate
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Associate
Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist Associate
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Certificate
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer CertificateAssociate
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Associate
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician Certificate
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Certificate
Surgical Technology/Technologist Associate

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting 10

Fire Science Certificate 241 graduates
Criminal Justice/Police Science Certificate 129 graduates
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other Bachelor 122 graduates
Securities Services Administration/Management CertificateAssociate 91 graduates
Forensic Science and Technology CertificateAssociate 66 graduates
Security and Loss Prevention Services Certificate 21 graduates
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Associate 16 graduates
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician Associate 9 graduates
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism CertificateAssociate 5 graduates
Corrections Certificate

Engineering Technologies 10

CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician Certificate 547 graduates
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician AssociateBachelor 38 graduates
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 17 graduates
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician Associate 6 graduates
Engineering Technologies/Technicians Certificate 3 graduates
Biomedical Technology/Technician Associate 1 graduate
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 1 graduate
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician Certificate
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate
Energy Systems Technology/Technician Certificate

Visual and Performing Arts 7

Cinematography and Film/Video Production CertificateAssociateBachelor 176 graduates
Fashion/Apparel Design CertificateAssociate 60 graduates
Music Technology Associate 28 graduates
Game and Interactive Media Design CertificateAssociate 27 graduates
Interior Design Associate 14 graduates
Digital Arts Certificate Online option 11 graduates
Photography Associate 7 graduates

Culinary, Cosmetology and Personal Services 4

Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager CertificateAssociate 77 graduates
Culinary Arts/Chef Training Certificate 61 graduates
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science CertificateAssociate 40 graduates
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant Certificate

Education 10

Early Childhood Education and Teaching CertificateAssociateBachelor 69 graduates
Special Education and Teaching Bachelor 31 graduates
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness CertificateAssociate 25 graduates
Curriculum and Instruction Certificate 6 graduates
Biology Teacher Education Bachelor 3 graduates
Education, Other Certificate 3 graduates
Teacher Assistant/Aide Certificate 2 graduates
Mathematics Teacher Education Bachelor 1 graduate
Reading Teacher Education Certificate 1 graduate
Elementary Education and Teaching Certificate

Family and Consumer Sciences 1

Child Care Provider/Assistant Certificate 119 graduates

Communications Technologies 3

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects Associate 57 graduates
Recording Arts Technology/Technician Certificate 19 graduates
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 18 graduates

Transportation and Materials Moving 3

Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew CertificateAssociate 31 graduates
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations CertificateAssociate 26 graduates
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor Certificate

Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Studies 2

Data Analytics Bachelor 40 graduates
Data Science Associate 13 graduates

Biological and Biomedical Sciences 2

Biology Bachelor 51 graduates
Biotechnology CertificateAssociate

Legal Professions and Studies 1

Legal Assistant/Paralegal CertificateAssociate 32 graduates

Agriculture and Veterinary Science 2

Landscaping and Groundskeeping CertificateAssociate 16 graduates
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant Associate 10 graduates

Mechanic and Repair Technologies 3

Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician Certificate 11 graduates
Automobile Certificate
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician Certificate

Architecture 1

Architectural Technology/Technician Associate 7 graduates

Science Technologies 1

Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 3 graduates

Construction Trades 3

Electrician Certificate
Pipefitting Certificate
Plumbing Technology Certificate

Natural Resources and Conservation 1

Environmental Science Associate

Social Sciences 1

Geographic Information Science and Cartography Certificate

Admissions

Admission policy: Open admission

Outcomes

Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.

Student-to-faculty ratio: 22:1

Degrees and certificates awarded

Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Bachelor's degrees: 1,381
Associate degrees: 8,918
Certificates under 1 year: 9,716
Certificates of 1 to 2 years: 338
Certificates of 2 to 4 years: 19

Enrollment

Students, fall 2024: 58,941
Undergraduates, fall 2024: 58,941
Full-time, fall 2024: 40%
Students over the full 2024-25 year: 91,321
Full-time, 2024-25: 40%
Size category: 20,000 students or more

Student body

Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.

Women: 58%
Men: 42%
White: 4%
Hispanic or Latino: 69%
Black or African American: 16%
Asian: 1%
Two or more races: 1%
International (U.S. nonresident): 7%
Race or ethnicity unknown: 1%

Online and flexible learning

Distance education in 2024-25.

Programs that can be completed fully online: 8
Online undergraduate programs: Yes
Students studying fully online: 26%
Students taking some online courses: 41%
Weekend or evening classes: Yes

Campus and services

Setting: Large city
Academic calendar: Semester
Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Athletic association: NJCAA
College President: Madeline Pumariega
Services and opportunities: Study abroad, ROTC, Teacher certification, Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates, On-campus day care, Accepts AP credit, Credit for life experience
For veterans and service members: Credit for military training, Dedicated veterans contact, Student veteran organization