Howard Community College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Maryland residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 6,649 students.
About This School
Howard Community College is a public institution located in Columbia, Maryland with approximately 6,649 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,133 per year. Typical graduates earn $44,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Howard Community College is a public community college in Columbia, Maryland. It offers classes for credit in more than 100 programs, non-credit classes, and workforce development programs. In addition to the main campus in Columbia, courses are also held at two satellite campuses.
Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs down while building real credentials — at just $10,225/year after aid and a median debt of only $8,250 at graduation, this is one of the more financially responsible paths you can take. With over 100 programs and workforce development options, it offers genuine flexibility whether you're transferring to a four-year school or entering the job market directly. The $44,000 median earnings at 10 years is modest, so be intentional about your program choice and have a clear next step in mind after completing your degree or certificate.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 2% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,649 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Howard Community College
10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044-3197
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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