College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, Maryland · Public · 4,512 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Maryland high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr). Another 53 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,798 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,287 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,895 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,120 |
| $110k and up | $12,180 |
| All families (average) | $9,204 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $44,271 | +$6,700 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,845 | +$13,274 | clears the bar | $8,262 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $77,355 | +$39,784 | clears the bar | $9,900 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $62,074 | +$24,503 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $80,349 | +$42,778 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering, General | Associate's Degree | $81,793 | +$44,222 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 33% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.