Special Education at Miami Dade College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, consider the program at Miami Dade College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Miami Dade College sits in Miami, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 67 special education graduations were recorded at Miami Dade College.
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Online Class Availability at Miami Dade College
Distance learning is available 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.
Special Education Rankings at Miami Dade College
Rankings can help you compare Miami Dade College’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #3 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 96 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #14 of 486 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #106 of 491 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #3 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 96 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #14 of 486 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #106 of 491 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Miami Dade College
Those who finish Miami Dade College’s Special Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,702 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from Miami Dade College comes in at $9,671.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Miami Dade College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Miami Dade College are 84% women (56) and 16% men (11).
Special Education Associate’s Program at Miami Dade College
Among the 9 associate’s special education degrees awarded at Miami Dade College, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at Miami Dade College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 78% of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at Miami Dade College, higher than the national average of 74%.*
Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Miami Dade College
Of the 38 bachelor’s special education graduates at Miami Dade College, 82% were women (31) and 18% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Miami Dade College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 79% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Miami Dade College, higher than the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Special Education Concentrations at Miami Dade College
The Special Education program at Miami Dade College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 38 |
| Teaching for the Deaf | 29 |
Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates
Students who finish Special Education program at Miami Dade College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Special Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $80,694 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $79,680 |
| Adapted Physical Education Specialists | $77,976 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | $73,597 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $50,045 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $35,173 |
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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