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Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College

Miami Lakes, Florida · public · mainly awards certificates · 665 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$2,839
cheaper than 92% of comparable schools
Completion rate
5.8%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$35,014
earns ~$12,333.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is a public school in Miami Lakes, FL, that mainly awards certificates. It serves 665 students with an average annual net price after aid of $2,839.

What to know

The school reports a 5.8% completion rate, which you should scrutinize alongside the low net price. Median student debt at completion is not reported, so compare the $2,839 annual cost to potential earnings instead. Typical earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $35,014, though specific program data varies.

Net price is 69% below the Florida median ($9,065) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 9% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificate$69,338
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Ground Transportation, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Culinary Arts and Related Services, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, and Precision Metal Working, plus nine more programs beyond the trades.
What do graduates of the Ground Transportation program typically earn?
The median earnings 2 years after completion for the Ground Transportation program are reported at $69,338.
How many students finish their programs?
The overall completion rate is reported as 5.8%. Note that for public community colleges, completion rates often undercount students who transfer out, so do not view this low rate solely as a failure metric.
Is this school public or private?
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College is a public school.

Other options in Florida

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Atlantic Technical CollegeCoconut Creek$10,41460.3%$38,560
North Florida Technical CollegeStarke$1,59073.8%$31,683
Eastern Florida State CollegeMelbourne$6,44046.4%$37,195
College of Central FloridaOcala$12,08846%$38,203
Chipola CollegeMarianna$1,13350.9%$37,378
Lorenzo Walker Technical CollegeNaples$7,28399%$36,853
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 135647. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.