South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center Campus
South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center Campus is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in HOMESTEAD, FL. It offers 15 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (9/12/2011 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center Campus is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2024 tuition and fees is $3,528. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant programs ($16,239). The length of the program is 1,300 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 13 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center Campus.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $3,528 | $300 | 1,300 Hours | 13 Months | $16,239 |
| 2 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | $2,858 | $500 | 1,050 Hours | 12 Months | $14,974 |
| 3 | Barbering/Barber | $2,454 | $500 | 900 Hours | 11 Months | $14,546 |
| 4 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $2,020 | $100 | 750 Hours | 8 Months | $14,851 |
| 5 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $3,272 | $1,000 | 1,200 Hours | 13 Months | $16,042 |
| 6 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $2,888 | $270 | 1,050 Hours | 12 Months | $16,505 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 338 students attended South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center Campus in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 11 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 47 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 39 (full-time) and 74 (part-time).
The graduation rate of South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center Campus is 100% and the retention rate is 48% at the school.
| Student Population | 338 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 100% |
| Number of Faculty | 58 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center Campus is $3,528
. 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.
74% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,245 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $3,528 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $300 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $9,620 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $3,627 |
| Average Financial Amount | $2,245 |
Offered Certificate Programs
South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center Campus offers 15 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 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, 158 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 5 | 0 | 104 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 4 | 0 | 21 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 6 | 0 | 33 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 158 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center Campus are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 158 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 104 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 21 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 33 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 69 completers |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | ✕ | 25 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 44 |
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 35 completers |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 34 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 1 |
| Total | 104 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 12 completers |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 12 |
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 6 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 |
| Total | 21 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 0 |
| Barbering/Barber | ✕ | 2 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 29 completers |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 16 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 9 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 4 |
| Total | 33 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 338 students have enrolled into South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center Campus. By gender, 115 male and 223 female students are attending the school.
There are 7 White (2.07%), 114 Black/African American (33.73%), 211 Hispanic (62.43%), 3 Asian (0.89%), and 214 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 338 | 115 | 223 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Black/African American | 114 | 28 | 86 |
| Hispanic | 211 | 83 | 128 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Two More | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 28300 S.W. 152nd Avenue, HOMESTEAD, FL
- 305-247-7839
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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