by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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 is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #167 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Florida.Ranking Type Rank Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools 18 Best Nursing Schools 167 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools 295
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Miami Dade College handed out 206 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 229 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 $90,158 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at MDC paid an average of $403 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $118 per credit hour.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.In State Out of State Tuition $1,987 $7,947 Fees $851 $1,714 Books and Supplies $1,500 $1,500
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 81% went to 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, 60% 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 124 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
MDC does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MDC Online Learning page.
Of the 538 students who graduated with a Associate’s in nursing from MDC in 2022, 21% were men and 79% were 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, 62% 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 127 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 335 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Miami Dade College.