Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center Campus with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center Campus
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Medical/Clinical Assistant $3,568$6001300 Contact Hours13 Months $16,239
2Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician $2,030$300750 Contact Hours8 Months $13,584
3Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $3,292$1,1001200 Contact Hours13 Months $16,042
4Barbering/Barber $2,469$600900 Contact Hours10 Months $14,546
5Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $2,873$6001050 Contact Hours11 Months $16,505
6Pharmacy Technician/Assistant $2,853$4001050 Contact Hours11 Months $14,974

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Medical/Clinical Assistant program which is the largest program at South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center Campus.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $27,040 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center Campushas increased by 104.12% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center Campus.
Living Costs Trends
South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center Campus 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$9,620$3,627
2022$9,620$3,627
2023$9,620$3,627
2024$9,620$3,627
2025$22,919$4,121
Living Costs Trends Chart