Howard Community College
Columbia, Maryland · Public · 6,649 undergraduates
All 8 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Maryland high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr). Another 57 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,714 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,924 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,198 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,104 |
| $110k and up | $15,881 |
| All families (average) | $11,133 |
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 | $47,008 | +$9,437 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1 yr |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $93,166 | +$55,595 | clears the bar | $17,434 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $52,569 | +$14,998 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Associate's Degree | $62,399 | +$24,828 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $73,439 | +$35,868 | clears the bar | $19,200 | 0.5 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $80,840 | +$43,269 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $75,822 | +$38,251 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,704 | +$21,133 | clears the bar | $11,994 | 0.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 24% 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.