Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how MDC ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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MDC was ranked #259 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #12 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Miami Dade College handed out 229 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 281 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MDC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,541 a year. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MDC, nursing students borrow a median amount of $12,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Miami Dade College.
The nursing program at MDC awarded 614 associate's degrees in 2020-2021. About 21% of these degrees went to men with the other 79% going to women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Miami Dade College with a associate's in nursing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 10 |
Black or African American | 153 |
Hispanic or Latino | 372 |
White | 28 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
Other Races | 24 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 229 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from MDC. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Miami Dade College with a bachelor's in nursing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 72 |
Hispanic or Latino | 127 |
White | 14 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
Other Races | 3 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Allied Health Professions | 244 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 138 |
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84 |
Health & Medical Administrative Services | 83 |
Health Sciences & Services | 63 |