2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees of Howard Community College (Howard CC) is $7,032 for Maryland residents and $8,976 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than the average tuition ($9,843) of 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 tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
Cost of AttendanceComparisonTuition Trends
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Maryland ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$7,032$8,976
Books & Supplies$2,808
Off-Campus Living Costs$24,030
Average Financial Aid$4,626
Cost of Attendance$33,870$35,814
After Financial Aid$29,244$31,188
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$44,000
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Maryland ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Howard Community College$7,032$8,976
Public Community Colleges in Maryland$7,353$9,843
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,939$8,623
Tuition Trends

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Howard Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs3544NOT OFFERED
The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. "Only in Classroom" means that the program is offered only on-site classes and "not offered" means 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.
Agriculture
Communication and Journalism
Communications Technologies
Computer and Information Sciences
Personal and Culinary Services
Education
Engineering
Engineering Technology
Work and Family Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting
Construction Trades
Visual and Performing Arts
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Business

Student Population

There are 8,177 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

School Profile and 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 $7,032 for Maryland residents and $8,976 for other students on average. It offers 93 degree programs through 35 Certificate, 44 Associate's programs. The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $44,000.
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$7,032
Out-of-State$8,976
Student Population »8,177 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »23%
Transfer-out Rate20%
Retention Rate67% (Full-time)
47% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,626
Students to Faculty13:1 (7.69%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$44,000


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