Anne Arundel Community College (AACC)
Public two-year college in Arnold, MD that costs an average of $8,888 a year after financial aid and graduates 26% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$8,888
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
26%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$51,114
PublicLarge suburb8,997 undergraduates
Cost of AACC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $15,074 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,586 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $12,074 |
| Books and supplies | $672 |
| Average net price after aid | $8,888 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $7,709 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,985 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $8,220 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $10,916 |
| $110,001+ | $13,813 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with AACC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 26% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 69% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $42,984 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $51,114 |
| Rank in Maryland (earnings) | 4th of 15 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,908 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $124 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 25% |
| Students with federal loans | 8.6% |
Majors and programs at AACC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (41)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 112 | $123,249 | — |
| Legal Support Services | 34 | $52,499 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 26 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 33 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 1 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 371 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other | 18 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 65 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 364 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 68 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 78 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 37 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 91 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 23 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 4 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 23 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 20 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 8 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 12 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 1 | — | — |
| Marketing | 2 | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 23 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 78 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 52 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 1 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 21 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 3 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 15 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (42)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 63 | $71,680 | — |
| Business/Commerce | 181 | $45,904 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,079 | $32,313 | $8,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 7 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 35 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 6 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 3 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 130 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 21 | — | — |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other | 70 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 84 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 8 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 38 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 114 | — | — |
| Construction Management | 12 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 41 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 46 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 52 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 62 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Engineering | 38 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 14 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 28 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 17 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 22 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 31 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 19 | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 21 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 78 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Public Health | 9 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 313 | — | $16,042 |
| Security Science and Technology | 22 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 45 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 29 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 69 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 8 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Maryland
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George's Community College | Largo | $9,310 | — | $52,882 |
| Howard Community College | Columbia | $11,875 | — | $53,227 |
| Montgomery College | Rockville | $14,317 | — | $55,378 |
| Community College of Baltimore County | Baltimore | $6,920 | — | $46,761 |
| Frederick Community College | Frederick | $8,591 | — | $49,535 |
| Baltimore City Community College | Baltimore | $14,635 | — | $39,370 |
| Harford Community College | Bel Air | $5,493 | — | $49,245 |
| Hagerstown Community College | Hagerstown | $5,259 | — | $45,175 |
About AACC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Arnold, MD |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 8,997 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | aacc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does AACC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $15,074 a year (tuition and fees: $4,586 in-state, $12,074 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,888 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,709.
How much do AACC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $51,114 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 15 similar colleges in Maryland.
What is AACC's graduation rate?
26% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 69% of first-year students return for a second year.