Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is a public community college located in Miami Lakes, FL. It offers 22 major programs through Certificate programs. It is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,340 for Florida residents and $2,340 for out-of-state students at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($4,262) of public community colleges in Florida.

It has 850 students that are higher than the average population (692 students) of community colleges in Florida. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (16 to 1) of Florida community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $34,800.

Academic Overview

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Miami Lakes, Florida. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $2,340 for Florida residents and $2,340 for other students on average. It offers 22 degree programs through 19 Certificate programs. (The distance learning opportunity (online classes) is not offered.) The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $34,800.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	5780 NW 158th Street, Miami Lakes, FL
Phone	305-557-1100
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$2,340 Out-of-State$2,340
Student Population »	850 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	1%
Transfer-out Rate	18%
Retention Rate	32% (Full-time) 94% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$3,728
Students to Faculty	15:1 (6.67%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,800

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,340 for undergraduate programs at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College. The tuition & fees at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is cheaper than the average costs ($4,262) over public community colleges in Florida. Next table describes 2023-2024 tuition & fees at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College compares to Florida community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

Cost of Attendance

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Amount
Tuition & Fees	$2,340
Books & Supplies	$450
Off-Campus Living Costs	$11,266
Average Financial Aid	$3,728
Cost of Attendance	$14,056
Total Costs After Financial Aid	$10,328
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,800

Tuition by Program

2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program Name	Tuition & Fees	Books & Supplies	Program Lengths	Avg. Completion Time
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician	$2,340	$450	750 Hours	8 Months
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor	$2,340	$450	750 Hours	8 Months
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	$2,340	-	320 Hours	3 Months
Medical/Clinical Assistant	$4,836	$850	1,350 Hours	14 Months
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	$3,528	$650	1,300 Hours	13 Months
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	$3,024	$35	900 Hours	24 Months

Comparison

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Tuition & Fees
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College	$2,340
Public Community Colleges in Florida	$25,084
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$19,777

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College offers Certificate programs - 19 Certificate. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	19	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Instrumentation Technology/Technician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	29 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	29 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	47 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 850 students at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 737 male students and 159 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	896	590	306
Male Students	737	506	231
Female Students	159	84	75