Registered Nursing at Miami Dade College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, 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 is located in Miami, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 883 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Miami Dade College.
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Online Class Availability at Miami Dade College
Many students take online classes 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.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Miami Dade College
Use these rankings to compare Miami Dade College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #10 of 84 |
| Best Value | Florida | #12 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #24 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #129 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #224 of 1,861 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #10 of 84 |
| Best Value | Florida | #12 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #24 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #129 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #224 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Miami Dade College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Miami Dade College are 82% women (727) and 18% men (156).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Miami Dade College
Among the 669 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Miami Dade College, 82% were women (547) and 18% were men (122).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Miami Dade College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 415 |
| Black / African American | 159 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 33 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 89% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Miami Dade College, above the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Miami Dade College
Of the 214 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Miami Dade College, 84% were women (180) and 16% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Miami Dade College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 131 |
| Black / African American | 55 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 90% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Miami Dade College, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Miami Dade College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.