Computer and Information Sciences at Miami Dade College
Miami, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
Miami Dade College graduates in computer and information sciences earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Miami Dade College Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
| … | |||||
| 423 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $63,247 | $70,131 | #385 | $38,602 |
| 424 | Keystone College La Plume, PA | $63,148 | $64,222 | #428 | — |
| 425 | Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA | $62,734 | $64,942 | #419 | $47,825 |
| 426 | Miami Dade College Miami, FL | $62,360 | $66,374 | #413 | $49,903 |
| 427 | Charter College Anchorage, AK | $62,290 | $59,653 | #440 | — |
| 428 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $62,256 | $56,649 | #449 | $39,954 |
| 429 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | $61,988 | $64,067 | #429 | $60,771 |
Other Computer and Information Sciences Credentials at Miami Dade College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | — | $49,239 | — |
| Associate's Degree | — | $56,698 | — |
Other Majors at Miami Dade College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,415 | $90,158 | #84 of 966 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | $60,067 | $43,666 | #10 of 15 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $59,174 | $53,935 | #28 of 177 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,225 | $45,072 | #890 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $55,276 | $51,545 | #96 of 680 |
| Biology | $50,454 | $34,568 | #674 of 841 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $35,402 | $20,611 | #133 of 144 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Miami Dade College computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,903 one year after graduating and $62,360 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Miami Dade College rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Miami Dade College ranks #426 by median pay four years after graduation, and #413 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Miami Dade College worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,500.
← All data for Miami Dade College · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.