Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College (Miami Lakes, FL)
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College (Miami Lakes, FL) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Miami Lakes, FL. It offers 22 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/11/1983 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College (Miami Lakes, FL) is Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician and the 2024 tuition and fees is $2,340. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician programs ($13,584). The length of the program is 750 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 8 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College (Miami Lakes, FL).
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | $2,340 | $450 | 750 Hours | 8 Months | $13,584 |
| 2 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $2,340 | $450 | 750 Hours | 8 Months | $6,258 |
| 3 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $2,340 | - | 320 Hours | 3 Months | $18,035 |
| 4 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $4,836 | $850 | 1,350 Hours | 14 Months | $16,239 |
| 5 | Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $3,528 | $650 | 1,300 Hours | 13 Months | - |
| 6 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $3,024 | $35 | 900 Hours | 24 Months | $16,505 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 850 students attended Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College (Miami Lakes, FL) in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 17 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 11 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 63 (full-time) and 34 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College (Miami Lakes, FL) is 1% and transfer-out rate is 18%. The retention rate is 32% at the school.
| Student Population | 850 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 1% |
| Number of Faculty | 28 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College (Miami Lakes, FL) is $2,340
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plansprepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan.
26% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,728 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $2,340 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $450 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $7,988 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $3,278 |
| Average Financial Amount | $3,728 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College (Miami Lakes, FL) offers 22 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 286 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 3 | 0 | 114 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 11 | 0 | 84 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 8 | 0 | 88 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 286 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College (Miami Lakes, FL) are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 286 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 114 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 84 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 88 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 0 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 105 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 105 |
| Total | 114 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 0 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 2 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 3 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 |
| Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 75 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 8 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 10 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 10 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 47 |
| Total | 84 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 45 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 29 |
| ✕ | 2 | |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | ✕ | 14 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 37 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 29 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 7 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | ✕ | 5 |
| Total | 88 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 850 students have enrolled into Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College (Miami Lakes, FL). By gender, 727 male and 123 female students are attending the school.
There are 161 White (18.94%), 310 Black/African American (36.47%), 357 Hispanic (42.00%), 8 Asian (0.94%), and 367 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 850 | 727 | 123 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 310 | 224 | 86 |
| Hispanic | 357 | 330 | 27 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| White | 161 | 153 | 8 |
| Two More | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 5780 NW 158th Street, Miami Lakes, FL
- 305-557-1100
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