Information Technology at Miami Dade College
If you are interested in studying Information Technology, you may want to check out the program at Miami Dade College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Miami Dade College is in Miami, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 463 information technology graduations were recorded at Miami Dade College.
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Studying Online at Miami Dade College
Many students take online classes at Miami Dade College. Of 58,941 students, 18,051 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,514 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Information Technology Rankings at Miami Dade College
These rankings give you a sense of how Miami Dade College’s Information Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #7 of 29 |
| Best Value | Florida | #8 of 29 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 140 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #35 of 142 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #77 of 630 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #222 of 637 |
Earnings for Information Technology Graduates from Miami Dade College
Graduates of Miami Dade College’s Information Technology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $52,240 |
| 5 years | $54,496 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Information Technology 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
The median debt for Information Technology graduates from Miami Dade College is $11,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Information Technology graduates at Miami Dade College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Information Technology graduates at Miami Dade College are 17% women (78) and 83% men (385).
Information Technology Associate’s Program at Miami Dade College
Of the 82 associate’s information technology degrees awarded at Miami Dade College, 18% were women (15) and 82% were men (67).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Miami Dade College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 59 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
Minority students account for 84% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Miami Dade College, above the national average of 49%.*
Information Technology Bachelor’s Program at Miami Dade College
Of the 84 bachelor’s information technology degrees awarded at Miami Dade College, 14% were women (12) and 86% were men (72).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Miami Dade College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 62 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 88% of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Miami Dade College, above the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at Miami Dade College
This Information Technology program at Miami Dade College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Network Administration | 203 |
| Computer & IS Security | 260 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Students who finish Information Technology program at Miami Dade College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Information Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| 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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