Average

Score: 53/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

62/100 · earnings-weighted

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College

2-Year Public

📍 Miami Lakes, Florida 33014

🌐 https://miamilakes.edu/

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 30%

Outcomes

C+

57/100

Affordability

B+

81/100

Resources

C+

58/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

730

Total Enrollment

30%

Graduation Rate

100%

Retention Rate

15.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$2,420

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College ▼

33% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$442,718

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,327

1-Year Change

+0.7%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$35,014

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$35,651

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

4.6%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

16.5%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 66th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $442,718
Avg rent near campus: $2,327/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 33016 (6.2% cap, Hialeah)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

51%

Receive Any Aid

32%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$2,420

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$30,001 - $48,000	$1,234

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 80 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 41 grads/yr Electrician 28 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 10 grads/yr Plumbing Technology/Plumber 10 grads/yr Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 10 grads/yr Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking 8 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 7 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 4 grads/yr Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician 3 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 3 grads/yr Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation 1 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 1 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 1 grads/yr Insulator 1 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary

$61k/yr 122,200 jobs

Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

$57k/yr 2,235,100 jobs

Bus drivers, transit and intercity

$57k/yr 158,800 jobs

Bus drivers, school

$47k/yr 387,300 jobs

Light truck drivers

$44k/yr 1,079,800 jobs

Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

$37k/yr 243,900 jobs

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers

$60k/yr 425,200 jobs

Signal and track switch repairers

$84k/yr 8,700 jobs

Student Demographics

730

Total Students

36%

Women

28%

Traditional Age (18-24)

33%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 5%

Hispanic 57%

Black 33%

Asian 1%

Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 33%

With Family 67%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~243 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 28%

25-64 (Adult) 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College?

The graduation rate at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is 30%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College a good school?

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College?

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College has a total enrollment of 730 students.

Is there rental demand near Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College?

Yes! Approximately 33% of students at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 243 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Miami Lakes area.

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