Design and Applied Arts at Miami Dade College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Miami Dade College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Miami Dade College graduates earn $30k, placing them in the 65th percentile of all design and applied arts associates programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Florida
Design and Applied Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in Florida (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dade College | $30,466 | — | — | — |
| Palm Beach State College | $36,768 | — | — | — |
| Rasmussen University-Florida | $32,246 | — | $28,722 | 0.89 |
| Seminole State College of Florida | $31,347 | — | $10,667 | 0.34 |
| Full Sail University | $23,719 | — | $34,679 | 1.46 |
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | $20,360 | $25,086 | $24,792 | 1.22 |
| National Median | $27,846 | — | $14,454 | 0.52 |
Other Design and Applied Arts Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach State College Lake Worth | $3,050 | $36,768 | — |
| Rasmussen University-Florida Ocala | $15,117 | $32,246 | $28,722 |
| Seminole State College of Florida Sanford | $3,227 | $31,347 | $10,667 |
| Full Sail University Winter Park | $26,417 | $23,719 | $34,679 |
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale | $24,136 | $20,360 | $24,792 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Miami Dade College, approximately 45% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.