Computer & Information Sciences at Miami Dade College
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Miami Dade College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Miami Dade College is located in Miami, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Miami Dade College
Many students take online classes at Miami Dade College. Among 58,941 students, 18,051 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,514 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Miami Dade College
Rankings can help you compare Miami Dade College’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #11 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #16 of 59 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #83 of 409 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #168 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #580 of 1,619 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #11 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #16 of 59 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #83 of 409 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #168 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #580 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Miami Dade College
Those who finish Miami Dade College’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,460 |
| 4 years | $52,240 |
| 5 years | $54,496 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Miami Dade College earn a median of $52,240, compared with $42,426 for all Miami Dade College graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Miami Dade College stands at $11,222.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Computer & Information Sciences program at Miami Dade College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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