Location: Miami, FL
Median Earnings (1yr)
$26,701
5th percentile
60th percentile in Florida
Sample: 26 graduates Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How South Florida Institute of Technology graduates compare to all programs nationally

South Florida Institute of Technology earns $27k — 5th percentile among building/construction finishing, management, and inspection certificate programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
South Florida Institute of Technology$26,701$28,591+7%
Rochester Community and Technical College$61,196$65,039+6%
Motoring Technical Training Institute$26,989$39,383+46%
Tidewater Tech-Trades$35,172$32,984-6%
Orleans Technical College$39,735$32,894-17%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection certificate's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
South Florida Institute of TechnologyMiami—$26,701$28,591——
North Hennepin Community CollegeBrooklyn Park$5,050$66,902———
Rochester Community and Technical CollegeRochester$6,359$61,196$65,039——
Interactive College of Technology-ChambleeChamblee$11,330$55,188———
Cabrillo CollegeAptos$1,270$47,566———
Orleans Technical CollegePhiladelphia—$39,735$32,894$7,5210.19
National Median—$28,485—$7,5210.26

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with building/construction finishing, management, and inspection graduates

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Construction and Building Inspectors

Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.

$72,120/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Energy Auditors

Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of buildings or systems.

$72,120/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

$64,200/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. May erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings.

$61,940/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

Apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. Apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing materials to ceilings and walls of buildings to reduce or reflect sound. Materials may be of decorative quality. Includes lathers who fasten wooden, metal, or rockboard lath to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings to provide support base for plaster, fireproofing, or acoustical material.

$58,800/yrJobs growth:No formal educational credential

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints.

$56,600/yrJobs growth:

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces.

$56,600/yrJobs growth:

Glaziers

Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops.

$55,440/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Carpet Installers

Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials.

$52,000/yrJobs growth:No formal educational credential

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles

Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.

$52,000/yrJobs growth:No formal educational credential
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 South Florida Institute of Technology, approximately 68% 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 26 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.