Miami Dade College
Public in Miami, FL. 22 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering culinary, Drafting/CAD, fire science, dental assisting and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 138 | $72,662 | $11,307 | $129 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 55 | $68,947 | $18,649 | $212 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 48 | $52,267 | $18,886 | $215 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 28 | $41,073 | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 243 | $39,562 | $13,000 | $148 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 100 | $36,987 | $5,427 | $62 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 36 | $36,053 | – | – |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 24 | $30,800 | $19,000 | $216 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 68 | $29,341 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 35 | $23,678 | $9,759 | $111 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 20 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 12 | not reported | $17,500 | $199 |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 18 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 62 | not reported | $12,375 | $141 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (certificate): graduates earned $36,987 one year out, 16% above the national median for culinary certificate programs ($31,975).
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (associate degree): graduates earned $41,073 one year out, 18% above the national median for culinary associate degree programs ($34,733).
- Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (associate degree): graduates earned $52,267 one year out, 20% below the national median for dental assisting associate degree programs ($65,056).
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (certificate): graduates earned $36,053 one year out, 10% above the national median for medical assistant certificate programs ($32,792).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Lindsey Hopkins Technical College (Miami, FL), about 2 miles away
- Global Medical & Technical Training Institute (Miami, FL), about 2 miles away
- Salon Professional Academy-Elevate Salon Institute (Miami Beach, FL), about 3 miles away
- HCA Florida Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing (Miami, FL), about 3 miles away
- Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute (Miami, FL), about 3 miles away
Before you apply
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Fire Science & Protection: Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.