Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) at Miami Dade College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$58,261

Est. from national median (57 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$12,000

Est. from national median (28 programs)

Analysis

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.21 suggests a manageable financial outcome—based on comparable electromechanical programs nationally, graduates would need just over two months of their first-year salary to cover their total debt load. At an estimated $12,000 in debt and $58,000 in first-year earnings, this technical credential appears to align with what similar programs produce across the country. Miami Dade's substantial Pell grant population (45%) suggests this pathway could be particularly valuable for students seeking stable technical careers without the heavy debt burden of a four-year degree.

The earnings picture looks competitive within Florida's technical education landscape. While the national median for this field sits at $58,261, Florida programs tend to run slightly lower, with St. Petersburg College—the only state program with reported data—showing graduates earning around $55,600. If Miami Dade's outcomes track with these peer institutions, graduates would be entering a solid middle-class earnings range in a field with clear workforce demand for skilled technicians who can maintain and troubleshoot complex industrial equipment.

The key consideration is that these figures represent what similar programs typically produce, not verified outcomes specific to Miami Dade's graduates. For families weighing this investment, the relatively low debt combined with technical skills that translate directly to employment makes this a lower-risk proposition than many associate degree options—provided your student has aptitude for hands-on technical work and troubleshooting.

Where Miami Dade College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all electromechanical instrumentation and maintenance technologies/technicians associates's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Florida (8 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Miami Dade CollegeMiami	$2,838	$58,261*	—	$12,000*	—
St Petersburg CollegeSt. Petersburg	$2,682	$55,598*	—	—*	—
National Median	—	$58,261*	—	$13,084*	0.22

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with electromechanical instrumentation and maintenance technologies/technicians graduates

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

$77,180/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

$70,760/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Robotics Technicians

Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

$70,760/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

$65,380/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.

$65,040/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Medical Equipment Repairers

Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.

$62,630/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.

Photonics Technicians

Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.

Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other

All precision instrument and equipment repairers not listed separately.

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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 57 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.