Degree Programs Overview

As of 2026, Miami Dade College offers 180 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's programs. Of that, 10 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

A total of 17,977 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at MDC. 7,724 students completed certificate programs and 8,873 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at MDC. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.

Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
Total ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate's6638,873 3,5645,309
Bachelor's1631,380 519861
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate4NOT OFFERED108 2286
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate6747,259 3,7273,532
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate27NOT OFFERED357 189168

Programs with Highest Earning After Graduation

The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Miami Dade College. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.

Bachelor Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyAverage Salary (2020)Average Loan Debt
YearlyMonthlyYearlyMonthly
Business Administration, Management and Operations $39,504$3,292$12,140$129
Associate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyAverage Salary (2020)Average Loan Debt
YearlyMonthlyYearlyMonthly
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $66,115$5,510$9,500$101
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $44,836$3,736$10,459$111
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $29,518$2,460$8,500$90
Certificate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyAverage Salary (2020)Average Loan Debt
YearlyMonthlyYearlyMonthly
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants $45,492$3,791--
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $38,626$3,219$10,500$111

Popular Programs with Most Completers

Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Miami Dade College.

At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 7,027 and the Operations Management and Supervision Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year program has the second most completers of 3,954 students.

Popular 2-Years Cert. Programs
Field of StudyNumber of CompletersMenWomen
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)997722
Network and System Administration/Administrator584513
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training57651
Computer Programming, Specific Applications483414
Medical/Clinical Assistant21120
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller17512
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant16511
Dental Assisting/Assistant12210
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science523
Child Care Provider/Assistant4-4
Popular Associate Programs
Field of StudyNumber of CompletersMenWomen
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies7,0272,8904,137
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse689135554
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1018417
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects573225
Information Technology483612
Cinematography and Film/Video Production472918
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist46442
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager452421
Health/Health Care Administration/Management411031
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician361323
Popular Bachelor Programs
Field of StudyNumber of CompletersMenWomen
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)501197304
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse28855233
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)1224181
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance927220
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences751956
Information Technology583820
Biology/Biological Sciences51843
Cinematography and Film/Video Production423111
Data Analytics, General402614
Early Childhood Education and Teaching37136
Popular 12-Week Cert. Programs
Field of StudyNumber of CompletersMenWomen
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist841173
Security and Loss Prevention Services211110
Education (other)3-3
Popular 1-Year Cert. Programs
Field of StudyNumber of CompletersMenWomen
Operations Management and Supervision3,9541,9791,975
Business Administration and Management2,4101,1521,258
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician547179368
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)28921376
Information Technology27022050
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance25121239
Fire Science/Fire-fighting24120239
Marketing/Marketing Management18751136
Criminal Justice/Police Science12910029
Computer Programming/Programmer1176651

Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers

Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.

What is Natural Resources and Conservation program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Landscaping and Groundskeeping11 5 NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
What is Architecture program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Environmental ScienceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Architectural Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician15 3 NOT OFFERED
Recording Arts Technology/Technician19 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special EffectsNOT OFFERED 57 NOT OFFERED
What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer and Information Sciences12 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Artificial Intelligence70 10 0
Information Technology270 48 58ONLINE
Computer Programming/Programmer117 25 NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific Applications48 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product CertificationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database AdministrationNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Computer Graphics83 28 NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/Administrator58 11 NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance251 101 92
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science5 35 NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training61 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager32 45 NOT OFFERED
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Curriculum and Instruction6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Special Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 31
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness15 10 NOT OFFERED
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching6 26 37
Mathematics Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1
Reading Teacher Education1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Biology Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 3
Teacher Assistant/Aide2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Education (other)3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Engineering Technology1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Civil Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 17 21
Biomedical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1 0 NOT OFFERED
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician5 12 NOT OFFERED
Computer Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician547 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Child Care Provider/Assistant4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 32 NOT OFFERED
What is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 7,027 NOT OFFERED
What is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 51
BiotechnologyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Science Technologies/Technicians program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Data Science, GeneralNOT OFFERED 13 NOT OFFERED
Data Analytics, GeneralNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 40
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician1 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Social Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
CorrectionsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science129 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Security and Loss Prevention Services21 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Securities Services Administration/Management91 0 NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting241 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism5 0 NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and Technology39 27 NOT OFFERED
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 122
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Geographic Information Science and CartographyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler FitterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/PlumberNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Transportation and Materials Moving program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician11 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Avionics Maintenance Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight CrewNOT OFFERED 31 NOT OFFERED
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations7 19 NOT OFFERED
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Digital Arts11ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fashion/Apparel Design41 19 NOT OFFERED
Interior DesignNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
Game and Interactive Media DesignNOT OFFERED 27 NOT OFFERED
Cinematography and Film/Video Production87 47 42
PhotographyNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Music TechnologyNOT OFFERED 28 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant12 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 46 NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/Management2 41 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician7 7 NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller17 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant21 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant16 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 28 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)99 27 NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Medical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 19 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 30 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician10 30 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer5 34 NOT OFFERED
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 36 NOT OFFERED
Histologic TechnicianNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist84 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician13 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)18 12 NOT OFFERED
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing OpticianNOT OFFERED 23 NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage33 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 689 288ONLINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training57 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant12 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 46 NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/Management2 41 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician7 7 NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller17 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant21 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant16 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 28 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)99 27 NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Medical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 19 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 30 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician10 30 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer5 34 NOT OFFERED
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 36 NOT OFFERED
Histologic TechnicianNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist84 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician13 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)18 12 NOT OFFERED
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing OpticianNOT OFFERED 23 NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage33 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 689 288ONLINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training57 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management4 35ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management1 2 19ONLINE
Operations Management and Supervision3,954ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Transportation/Mobility Management23 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 501
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 18ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management76ONLINE 5ONLINE NOT OFFERED
FinanceNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Management Science59 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management187 15 NOT OFFERED
Digital Marketing49 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Selling Skills and Sales OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fashion MerchandisingNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED

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