Florida Career College-Miami

1321 SW 107 Avenue, Suite 201B
Miami, FL 33174
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • FLORIDA CAREER COLLEGE has been specializing in career training since 1982. Florida Career College continually maintains and develops programs and courses according to industry needs. The department identifies the skills needed for today's job market by working closely with the computer and software manufacturers, professional associations and employers.

School Highlights

Florida Career College-Miami serves 504 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 59%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Private-state tuition: $18,184
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Florida Career College-Miami ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Florida Career College-Miami
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
29 staff
139 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
9
10

Student Body

The student population of Florida Career College-Miami has grown by 46% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Florida Career College-Miami diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
504 students
2,862 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
504 students
862 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,000 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
516 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
504 students
862 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,761 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
34 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% Asian
n/a
3%
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% Hispanic
71%
29%
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% Black
18%
16%
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% White
5%
41%
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% Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Florida Career College-Miami and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in FL by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
5%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.46
0.72
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
64%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,500
$31,500
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Florida Career College-Miami and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of FL by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $18,184 is more than the state average of $16,548. The private state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$18,184
$16,548
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
88%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Florida Career College-Miami and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,750
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Florida Career College-Miami and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,975
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Florida Career College-Miami and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
91%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Founded as Florida Programming and Educational Center, Inc., the College's first classes began in September 1982 in Miami, Florida. In 1990, the School started using the name Florida Computer and Business School. Through the years, the school has grown and expanded with additional courses and programs to match student skills with the needs of the computer industry and business sectors. Florida Career College currently owns and operates five campuses. The main campus is located in Miami, Florida with four branch campuses located in Pembroke Pines, Florida, West Palm Beach, Florida, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida and Hialeah, Florida. All campuses are conveniently located near expressways, shopping malls, and restaurants. Florida Career College offers large, comfortable classrooms, computer labs with PC and Mac computers, Medical Labs, bookstore and a resource center. The resource center provides students and faculty with reference materials, including books, videos and periodicals to supplement textbooks and lectures. Also, each campus houses school offices for student services, financial services, and career center. The Miami campus is located at 1321 SW 107 Avenue, Suite 201B, Miami, Florida. The 28,000-square-foot facility is conveniently located across the street from Florida International University (F.I.U.) South Campus. Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diplomas and Associate of Science degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Florida Career College-Miami cost?
Florida Career College-Miami's private state tuition is approximately $18,184.
What schools are Florida Career College-Miami often compared to?
Florida Career College-Miamiis often viewed alongside schools like Miami Dade College by visitors of our site.
What is Florida Career College-Miami's ranking?
Florida Career College-Miami ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Private-state tuition: $18,184
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Miami-Dade County, FL private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,617 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Miami-Dade County, FL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.43, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Miami-Dade County, FL is Miami Ad School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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