Cecil College
Public two-year college in North East, MD that costs an average of $7,720 a year after financial aid and graduates 33% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$7,720
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
33%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$48,140
PublicRural (fringe)1,363 undergraduates
Cost of Cecil College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,671 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,640 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $10,830 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| Average net price after aid | $7,720 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $6,275 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,119 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $7,347 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $8,956 |
| $110,001+ | $12,281 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Cecil College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 33% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 62% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $41,258 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,140 |
| Rank in Maryland (earnings) | 8th of 15 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $11,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $125 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 31% |
| Students with federal loans | 6.7% |
Majors and programs at Cecil College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (50)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 7 | — | — |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Air Transportation | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | — | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 2 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 8 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Business/Corporate Communications | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 3 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 2 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 1 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 21 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 5 | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 3 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 1 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (60)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 74 | $80,784 | $13,171 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 15 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Agriculture | 5 | — | — |
| Air Transportation | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 16 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 2 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Biology | 9 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 44 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 3 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 4 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 7 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 22 | — | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 10 | — | — |
| Criminology | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 24 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | 11 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 3 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 22 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 1 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 4 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 4 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 6 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 212 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | — | — |
| Marketing | 16 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 9 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 2 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Music | 3 | — | — |
| Outdoor Education | — | — | — |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Physics | 5 | — | — |
| Psychology | 17 | — | — |
| Public Health | 6 | — | — |
| Social Work | 20 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 12 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 41 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Maryland
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake College | Wye Mills | $4,408 | — | $44,077 |
| Allegany College of Maryland | Cumberland | $9,207 | — | $42,578 |
| Carroll Community College | Westminster | $1,834 | — | $49,048 |
| Wor-Wic Community College | Salisbury | $5,678 | — | $41,304 |
| Hagerstown Community College | Hagerstown | $5,259 | — | $45,175 |
| Harford Community College | Bel Air | $5,493 | — | $49,245 |
| Baltimore City Community College | Baltimore | $14,635 | — | $39,370 |
| Frederick Community College | Frederick | $8,591 | — | $49,535 |
About Cecil College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | North East, MD |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 1,363 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | cecil.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Cecil College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,671 a year (tuition and fees: $5,640 in-state, $10,830 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $7,720 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,275.
How much do Cecil College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $48,140 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 8th of 15 similar colleges in Maryland.
What is Cecil College's graduation rate?
33% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 62% of first-year students return for a second year.