Prince George's Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Maryland residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 8,815 students.
About This School
Prince George's Community College is a public institution located in Largo, Maryland with approximately 8,815 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,672 per year. Typical graduates earn $43,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Prince George's Community College (PGCC) is a public community college in Largo in Prince George's County, Maryland. The college serves Prince George's County and surrounding areas, including Washington, D.C.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path to a degree or transfer — at just $6,000 in median debt at graduation, students here avoid the debt traps common at four-year schools. The net price of about $10,857/year is reasonable for a community college serving the DC metro area, giving local students a practical, low-risk option. That said, median earnings of $43,700 a decade out are modest, so think carefully about your transfer or career plan — this school works best as a stepping stone, not a final destination.
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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.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 0% 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 (8,815 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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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.
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