Howard Community College

Howard Community College is a public community college located in Columbia, MD. It offers 90 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $8,136 for Maryland residents and $10,836 for out-of-state students at Howard Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($10,142) of public community colleges in Maryland.
It has 8,643 students that are higher than the average population (5,028 students) of community colleges in Maryland. In addition, 1,870 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Maryland community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $44,000.
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Academic Overview

Howard Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Columbia, Maryland.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $8,136 for Maryland residents and $10,836 for other students on average. It offers 90 degree programs through 47 Certificate, 43 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD
Phone443-518-1000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$8,136
Out-of-State$10,836
Student Population »8,643 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »24%
Transfer-out Rate26%
Retention Rate69% (Full-time)
49% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,118
Students to Faculty14:1 (7.14%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$44,000

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $8,136 for Maryland residents and $10,836 for out-of-state students at Howard Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($10,142) over public community colleges in Maryland.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Howard Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Maryland community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Maryland ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$8,136$10,836
Books & Supplies$2,808
Off-Campus Living Costs$24,030
Average Financial Aid$3,118
Cost of Attendance$34,974$37,674
After Financial Aid$31,856$34,556
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$44,000
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Maryland ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Howard Community College$8,136$10,836
Public Community Colleges in Maryland$7,529$10,142
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Howard Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 47 Certificate, 43 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs4743NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
what is Agriculture program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 29 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EducationNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Special Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
English/Language Arts Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Mathematics Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Chemistry Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physics Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer EngineeringNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Electronics EngineeringNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/Technician3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 149 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 516 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Services AdministrationNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Cyber/Computer Forensics and CounterterrorismNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)NOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Commercial PhotographyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fine and Studio Arts ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Cardiovascular Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED 20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Public HealthNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Community Health and Preventive MedicineNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 151 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 62 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Accounting4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Meeting and Event PlanningNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Management Information SystemsNOT OFFERED 60 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 8,643 students at Howard Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,268 male students and 4,812 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total8,0802,3775,703
Male Students3,2681,1762,092
Female Students4,8121,2013,611

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Howard Community College, there are 8,177 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 4,295 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,693 students are enrolled exclusively and 2,602 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment8,177
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,693
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses2,602
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses3,882
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