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The Students of Miami Dade College

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The Students of Miami Dade College

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    1. The Students of Miami Dade College

    2. In Academic Year 2010-2011, MDC enrolled 166,842 students in credit and non-credit classes

    3. Who are MDC students?

    4. Hispanic (70%)

    5. MDC credit students are most likely to be which gender?

    6. Associate in Arts degree (64%)

    7. Why did we change our name from Miami-Dade Community College to Miami Dade College? MDC began offering Baccalaureate degrees in Fall 2003-2004 and is now one of Florida’s State Colleges B.S. degrees in Education, Nursing, Electronics Engineering Technology, and a new one in Biology B.A.S. in: Public Safety Management Supervision & Management Film, Television & Digital Production Health Science/Physician Assistant Studies MDC has awarded 1,112 baccalaureate degrees as of September 2011

    8. What is the average age of MDC credit students? The average age has dropped and is now slightly less than what it was in 1990 33% of MDC credit students are the “traditional” college age of 18-20 years old 33% are 26 or older Baccalaureate students are older with an average age of 33

    9. The average age is higher than credit students 71% are at least 26 and 37% are over 40 Vocational Prep are the oldest with an average age of 42 GED are the youngest with an average age of 26 What is the average age of MDC non-credit students?

    10. Not! Over half (56%) were first-generation college students.

    11. Are MDC credit students more likely to be U.S. citizens or not?

    12. What language are MDC credit students most likely to speak?

    14. After the U.S., in which country do the most students hold citizenship?

    15. Are MDC students more likely to be employed or not?

    16. What proportion of MDC students are below the poverty threshold?

    17. How much financial aid did MDC award in 2009-10?

    18. Are MDC credit students more likely to be enrolled full or part-time?

    19. When are students most likely to take classes?

    20. What percent of new MDC students pass the College Placement Test?

    21. Which subject area is the most difficult to remediate?

    22. Do academically talented students enroll at MDC? Of course! The Honors College admits about 300 students each year. Located on 4 campuses, including the Dual Language Honors program on InterAmerican. Selective admission process; average high school GPA was 4.30 and average SAT score was 1,262 in 2010. Graduates have transferred to Stanford, Georgia Tech, Columbia, Cornell, University of Chicago, and many other prestigious colleges.

    23. What are MDC students’ main reasons for attending college? Earn a degree or certificate 90% Get a better job 29% Make more money 25% Upgrade skills 25%

    24. Why do students choose MDC? Cost 61% Location 54% Quality/reputation 32% Specific programs offered 24%

    25. Which A.A. programs are most popular with MDC students?

    26. Which A.S. programs are most popular with MDC students?

    27. Which Career Certificate programs are most popular with MDC students?

    28. How does MDC compare with other U.S. colleges & universities in graduating students? #1 in graduating students with associate degrees (9,090) #1 in graduating Hispanics (5,893) and African Americans (1,629) #1 in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (7,463) #1 in degrees awarded in Nursing (677) #2 in degrees awarded in Health Professions (1,115)

    29. Where do MDC A.A. transfers go after graduation?

    30. How well do MDC transfers do in the State University System?

    31. What percent of vocational graduates are working in their field?

    32. This is Miami Dade College and these are our students….

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