Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Frederick, Maryland, Frederick Community College is a public institution, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 4,203 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $46,449 ten years after enrollment, which is 14% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 36.3%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $8,150, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.7x. The average net price after financial aid is $9,465 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Science Technologies/Technicians, Other, Business, Registered Nursing, and Social Sciences.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,449
Graduation Rate
36.3%
Median Debt
$8,150
Average Net Price
$9,465
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.45x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.7x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
4,203
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
65.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,849
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,042
Pell Grant Rate
16.4%
Federal Loan Rate
7.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,640
Income $30K–$48K
$7,893
Income $48K–$75K
$9,519
Income $110K+
$13,919
Student Demographics
Women
59.0%
White
47.9%
Black
17.7%
Hispanic
20.1%
Asian
5.0%
Two or More Races
6.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
48.0%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Preaccredited)
- Maryland Board of Nursing — Registered Nursing Programs, Practical Nursing Programs (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (44)
Associate (24)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $45,579 | 234 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | $61,528 | 150 |
| Business | $54,249 | 94 |
| Registered Nursing | $90,028 | 88 |
| Social Sciences | $38,977 | 87 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 30 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $72,921 | 25 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 24 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 18 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 16 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 11 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 10 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 10 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 7 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 4 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 4 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 3 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $77,871 | 0 |
Undergraduate Certificate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | Not reported | 30 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 26 |
| Construction Trades, Other | Not reported | 13 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 11 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 6 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 3 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 3 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | 2 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Sports & Fitness | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- 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 Earning Colleges in Maryland
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Maryland
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Maryland
- Most Affordable Colleges in Maryland
- Best ROI Colleges in Maryland
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Maryland
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