Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is a public community college in Miami Lakes, Florida, enrolling about 665 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 4.55% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (48.1%) and Black or African American (40.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,839 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 665 27.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 4.55%
- First-Generation Students: 57.3%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 99.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,395
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College?
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is located in Miami Lakes, FL (ZIP 33014).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College public or private?
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College cost?
Average net price after aid: $2,839.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,878 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,530 |
How big is Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College?
Total enrollment: 665 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,395 students.
About 28% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 4.55%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $35,651 six years after entry; $35,014 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
16.48% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (80 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (41 completions)
- Electrician (28 completions)
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber (10 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (10 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (10 completions)
- Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking (8 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (7 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (4 completions)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 4.55%; median earnings $35,014 at 10 years; net price $2,839. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,839
2024 Value
In 2024 Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,839.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,356 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,839 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
16.48% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $9,011 |
| 2014 | — | — | $10,729 |
| 2015 | — | — | $5,514 |
| 2016 | — | — | $6,184 |
| 2017 | — | — | $6,536 |
| 2018 | — | — | $7,611 |
| 2019 | — | — | $3,507 |
| 2020 | — | — | $5,263 |
| 2021 | — | — | $5,193 |
| 2022 | — | — | $13,788 |
| 2023 | — | — | $98 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College reported total enrollment of about 665 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 66% male and 34% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (48.1%), Black or African American (40.6%), and Non-Resident Alien (5.7%). About 16.48% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
27.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College in 2024 is 665 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,395 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 48.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
4.55% 100% Completion Time
4.55% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 4.55% of students graduating from Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 90% male / 10% female
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
- Electrician: 96% male / 4% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College.
Return on Investment
$35,014 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
2983.30% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 17 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 80 completions
2. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 41 completions
3. Electrician: 28 completions
4. Plumbing Technology/Plumber: 10 completions
5. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 10 completions
6. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 10 completions
7. Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking: 8 completions
8. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 7 completions
9. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 4 completions
Most popular programs at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,602
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is a public institution located in Miami Lakes, FL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Electrician. Enrollment is approximately 665 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (48.1%), Black or African American (40.6%), Non-Resident Alien (5.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 4.55%. Approximately 16.48% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 4.55% graduation rate at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College located?
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is located in Miami Lakes, FL.
How much does Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $2,839 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College?
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,395 students, Hispanic or Latino (48.1%), Black or African American (40.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College?
About 57.3% of students at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $35,651 six years after entry and $35,014 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 4.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College public or private?
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is a public institution located in Miami Lakes, FL.
Is Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College an HBCU?
No. Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College a tribal college?
No. Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College reports 48.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Florida trade schools profile
- Miami Lakes, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.