Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · Public · Associate degree-granting
Community College of Baltimore County is a public institution in Baltimore, Maryland, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 13,872 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,729 ten years after enrollment, which is 7% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 17.3%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $11,528, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.79x. The average net price after financial aid is $9,844 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Registered Nursing, Mental Health Services, and Business.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,729
Graduation Rate
17.3%
Median Debt
$11,528
Average Net Price
$9,844
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.22x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.79x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
13,872
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
56.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,432
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,010
Pell Grant Rate
34.3%
Federal Loan Rate
9.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$8,807
Income $30K–$48K
$8,725
Income $48K–$75K
$10,833
Income $110K+
$15,032
Student Demographics
Women
61.6%
White
29.1%
Black
41.4%
Hispanic
8.8%
Asian
5.8%
Two or More Races
4.8%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
32.3%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation — Funeral Service Education (FUSER) - Institutions and programs awarding diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation — Massage (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers, Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation — Theatre (THEA) (Accredited)
Programs (73)
Associate (40)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $46,220 | 605 |
| Registered Nursing | $88,643 | 232 |
| Business | $48,275 | 77 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $90,755 | 59 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $58,293 | 56 |
| Mental Health Services | $46,762 | 56 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $54,798 | 49 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | $32,927 | 47 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $79,144 | 44 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 38 |
| Management Information Systems | $67,476 | 38 |
| Accounting | $52,449 | 37 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $55,217 | 32 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $41,514 | 29 |
| Dental Support Services | $82,293 | 28 |
| Business Administration & Management | $45,762 | 26 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Not reported | 24 |
| Education | $54,493 | 20 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 16 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 14 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 14 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | Not reported | 14 |
| Medical Illustration | Not reported | 14 |
| Air Transportation | $59,093 | 13 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 13 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 12 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 12 |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other | Not reported | 12 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 12 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 12 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Systems Networking | $55,395 | 7 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | Not reported | 7 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 6 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (22)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $79,891 | 399 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 100 |
| Practical Nursing | $74,260 | 63 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $93,620 | 57 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 55 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 22 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 21 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 16 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 14 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 12 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | Not reported | 12 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 8 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 6 |
| Geography | Not reported | 5 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 4 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Air Transportation | Not reported | 4 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 3 |
| Management Information Systems | Not reported | 3 |
Show 11 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Secondary Education | Associate | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering | Associate | 2 |
| International Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Security & Protective Services | Associate | 2 |
| Building Construction | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Health Services Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Associate | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Maryland
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Maryland
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Maryland
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Maryland
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Nursing & Health Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Maryland
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Maryland
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