Education in Miami
Not just a weekend playground.
The Magic City of Miami offers a wealth of educational opportunities, no matter what your age. And what could be better than getting an education in a top rated school where the temperature rarely dips below 70°F?
As the second largest city in Florida, Miami has the 3rd highest number of charter schools in the state and the fourth largest public school district in the nation. Upon graduation, over 80 percent of our students choose to continue their education.
Miami-Dade County also has the nation's largest community college and numerous top private and public universities, including:
- University of Miami
- Barry University
- Miami Christian University
- Carlos Albizu University
- Miami-Dade College
- Embry Riddle University Miami
- Miami International University of Art & Design
- Florida College of Natural Health
- Brown Mackie College
- Florida International University
- St. Thomas University
- Florida Memorial College
- Florida National College Miami
- Johnson & Wales University
- Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Miami
- Jones College
To help a little further, here is some information on the top three universities in the area:
The University of Miami (also known as Suntan U) boasts 12 colleges and schools, including both a Medical School and a Law School. It’s ranked 55th in the U.S., according to the US News & World Report rankings.
Florida International University is one of the 25 largest universities in the nation, based on enrollment. FIU offers more than 200 bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in 21 colleges and schools.
Miami Dade College is the largest and most diverse college in the entire nation, offering over 200 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees.
No matter what your interests, from graphic design to culinary art and international business to healthcare, you will find the ideal program to further your studies in our beautifully diverse city.
