Computer/Information Technology Administration at Miami Dade College

Miami, FL · Public · Certificate · Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

serving a student body of 35,001 in Miami, FL.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $39,418/yr, roughly in line with the $43,065 national median for Computer/Information Technology Administration. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 193.4x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 29% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Computer/Information Technology Administration career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

Miami Dade College ranks #4 among 132 Computer/Information Technology Administration programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 38% earnings increase from $39,418 to $54,496 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

For students considering alternatives, 2 registered apprenticeship programs align with Computer/Information Technology Administration careers — offering paid training instead of tuition costs.

81 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
72
Low End
81
Score
84
High End
Earnings $39,418/yr (-8% vs median)
AI-Proof Exposed (32% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (386,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$583K
8.4% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
205.4x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
13 of 13
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$2,838
Out-of-state: $9,661
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,496
38% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Computer/Information Technology Administration graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Computer and information systems managers $171,200 +15.2% 47%
Managers, all other $136,550 +4.5% 53%
Database architects $135,980 +8.7% 6%
Computer and information systems managers
$171,200
+15.2% growth 47% AI-proof
Managers, all other
$136,550
+4.5% growth 53% AI-proof
Database architects
$135,980
+8.7% growth 6% AI-proof

View all 13 career paths with full salary data →

About Computer/Information Technology Administration Careers

Your career will likely begin on the front lines of IT. You’ll be the person an organization depends on, perhaps as a network administrator or support specialist, responding to urgent help tickets, troubleshooting network outages, or setting up new user accounts in an office or data center. It’s hands-on work solving immediate problems.

Read the full Computer/Information Technology Administration career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Miami Dade College's Computer/Information Technology Administration program score?
At 81/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
Should I worry about AI if I study Computer/Information Technology Administration?
The 68% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
Why does Miami Dade College rank so high for Computer/Information Technology Administration?
Ranked #4 of 132 programs nationally, Miami Dade College lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Computer/Information Technology Administration graduates?
Yes — 2 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Computer/Information Technology Administration career paths, including Health Information Management Privacy And Security Officer. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to certificate programs.
Is there demand for Computer/Information Technology Administration workers?
The career paths mapped to Computer/Information Technology Administration have roughly 386,000 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Trade careers in this field benefit from consistent replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →