CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus

8230 W Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33144
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • The CBT Technology Institute is a private for-profit college based in Miami, Florida. CBT operates three campus locations throughout Miami Dade County and one corporate office in Cutler Bay, Florida. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

School Highlights

CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus serves 508 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 67%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Private-state tuition: $17,440
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 99%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five years.
CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Year Founded
1988
Colors
Navy Blue, Black, & White
Total Faculty
16 staff
39 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus has grown by 434% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus diversity score of 0.08 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 30% over five years.
Total Enrollment
508 students
665 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
508 students
559 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
508 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
508 students
552 students
% Hispanic
96%
32%
% Black
3%
20%
% White
1%
33%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
94%
67%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,300
$31,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $17,440 is more than the state average of $15,502. The private state tuition has grown by 32% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$17,440
$15,502
Tuition Notes
$498.00 per semester credit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,700
$10,286
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,566
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus cost?
CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus's private state tuition is approximately $17,440.
What is CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus's ranking?
CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Private-state tuition: $17,440
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 99%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Miami-Dade County, FL is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Miami-Dade County, FL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.37, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Miami-Dade County, FL is Miami Media School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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