South Dade Technical College

www.southdadetech.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$4,169

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

293

100% Full-Time

About

South Dade Technical College is a higher education institution located in Miami-Dade County, FL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at South Dade Technical College were Pharmacy Technician (8 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (6 degrees), and General Cosmetology (4 degrees).

In 2021, 87 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Dade Technical College. 80.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (59 degrees), 2.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (21 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,169.

In 2021, 37% of undergraduate students attending South Dade Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$4,169

2021 Value

10.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 South Dade Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,169. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of South Dade Technical College grew by 10.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Dade Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37% of undergraduate students at South Dade Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 27.5% with respect to 2020, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Dade Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at South Dade Technical College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

South Dade Technical College had a total enrollment of 293 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at South Dade Technical College is 293 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at South Dade Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Dade Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.1% Hispanic or Latino, 34.5% Black or African American, 1.37% Two or More Races, 0.683% White, and 0.341% Asian.

Students enrolled at South Dade Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (38.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (27.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (24.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Dade Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 293 students. The full-time enrollment at South Dade Technical College is 293 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South Dade Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South Dade Technical College was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), South Dade Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South Dade Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
185 enrolled students
Black or African American
101 enrolled students
Two or More Races
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Dade Technical College is 63.1% Hispanic or Latino, 34.5% Black or African American, 1.37% Two or More Races, 0.683% White, and 0.341% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 53 more women than men received degrees from South Dade Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Dade Technical College is hispanic or latino (59 degrees awarded). There were 2.81 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (21 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at South Dade Technical College is Pharmacy Technician (8 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (6 degrees) and General Cosmetology (4 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Dade Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (44 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (12 degrees), and Health (31 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Dade Technical College are Registered nurses (1,338,630 people), Medical & health services managers (149,252 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (132,235 people), Pharmacists (131,711 people), and Physicians (108,802 people).

The most specialized majors at South Dade Technical College in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (44 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (12 degrees), Health (31 degrees), and Human Sciences (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Dade Technical College are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at South Dade Technical College are Personal & Culinary Services (44 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (12 degrees), Health (31 degrees), and Human Sciences (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Dade Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,460,992 people), Elementary & secondary schools (281,437 people), Outpatient care centers (225,108 people), Offices of physicians (196,177 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (138,732 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Dade Technical College.

Most Common (2021)

Pharmacy Technician
8 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
6 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
4 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at South Dade Technical College was Pharmacy Technician with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at South Dade Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 17 degrees were awarded to men at South Dade Technical College, which is 0.243 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (70).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South Dade Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 8 degrees were awarded to men at South Dade Technical College in HVAC Maintenance. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 25 degrees were awarded to women at South Dade Technical College in Nail Specialist & Manicurist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 50% of students graduating from South Dade Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
59 degrees awarded
Black or African American
21 degrees awarded
White
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Dade Technical College is hispanic or latino (59 degrees awarded). There were 2.81 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (21 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
45 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
20 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Dade Technical College is hispanic or latino female (45 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (20 degrees).