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Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Miami Lakes, FL. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $2,340 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 850 and it offers 17 programs.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $5,036 and the national average is $18,035.
Its tuition is much lower than national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training program. The length of the program is 1350 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 14 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
6 Largest Career Programs at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $5,036$18,035$2,1721350 Contact Hours14 Months
2Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician $2,280$13,584$324750 Contact Hours8 Months
3Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications $2,514-$60900 Contact Hours9 Months
4Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor $2,340$6,258-320 Contact Hours3 Months
5Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician $4,968$9,590$3631800 Contact Hours18 Months
6Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $7,188$16,505$1,1382400 Contact Hours24 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is $2,340 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College offers the alternative tuition plans 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).
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$2,340
Books & Supplies$2,172
Off-Campus Room & Board$14,378
Off-Campus Expenses$5,900
Average Financial Amount$3,728

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College offers 17 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 73 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate3020
2 Years Certificate11052
4 Years Certificate301
Total17073

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 20 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 52 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 1 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology [+] ✕ 4 completers-
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician✕4$24,500
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 2 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology✕2-
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] ✕ 14 completers-
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor✕14-
Total20
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] ✕ 3 completers-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications✕3-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 7 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist✕5-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training✕2-
Engineering Technology [+] ✕ 7 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician✕7-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 1 completers-
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician✕1-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician✕0-
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician✕0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 34 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant✕8-
Medical/Clinical Assistant✕10-
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant✕8-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training✕8-
Total52
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology [+] ✕ 0 completers-
Instrumentation Technology/Technician✕0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 1 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician✕1-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician✕0-
Total1

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 850 students are attending at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College. There are 17 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 11 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%). 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 is 1% and transfer-out rate is 18%. The retention rate is 32% at the school.
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population850
Graduation Rate1%
Number of Faculty28
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 1

Student Population at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 896 students enrolled into Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College. By gender, 737 male and 159 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College.
Student Population By Gender
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total896737159
Full-time59050684
Part-tme30623175
There are 147 White (16.41%), 363 Black/African American (40.51%), 364 Hispanic (40.63%), 6 Asian (0.67%), and 377 students with other races attending Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total896737159
American Indian/Native American330
Asian651
Black/African American363254109
Hispanic36432143
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander330
White1471425
Two More1091
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College, 206 students are aged 20 to 24 (22.99% of total students), 88 students are aged below 20 (9.82%), 47 students are aged above 50 (9.82%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total896737159
Under 18110
Age 18-19875730
Age 20-21847113
Age 22-2412210319
Age 25-2919116229
Age 30-3415713621
Age 35-391068224
Age 40-49998415
Age 50-6444386
Over 64321
Age Un-Known211

Directory and Accreditation Information

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/11/1983 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College.
5780 NW 158th Street, Miami Lakes, FL
305-557-1100
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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