Frederick Community College
Public two-year college in Frederick, MD that costs an average of $8,591 a year after financial aid and graduates 36% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$8,591
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
36%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$49,535
PublicSmall city4,203 undergraduates
Cost of Frederick Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $14,858 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,958 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $10,342 |
| Books and supplies | $1,470 |
| Average net price after aid | $8,591 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $6,633 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $6,841 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $7,853 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $10,374 |
| $110,001+ | $13,514 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Frederick Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 36% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 66% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $44,605 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $49,535 |
| Rank in Maryland (earnings) | 5th of 15 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $119 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 17% |
| Students with federal loans | 6.6% |
Majors and programs at Frederick Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (53)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 9 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 6 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 13 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 1 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 11 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 5 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 53 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | — | — | — |
| Construction Trades, Other | 18 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 9 | — | — |
| Data Processing | — | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 5 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | — | — | — |
| Homeland Security | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 23 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 8 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 52 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | 10 | — | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | — | — | — |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (43)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 68 | $79,351 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 150 | $77,001 | $10,198 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 59 | $60,968 | $10,500 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | 303 | $52,018 | $9,900 |
| Business/Commerce | 195 | $47,787 | $5,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 439 | $39,721 | $6,950 |
| Social Sciences | 205 | $29,579 | $8,125 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 17 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 27 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 10 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 21 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 63 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 5 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | — | — | — |
| Construction Trades, Other | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 9 | — | — |
| Data Processing | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 11 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 3 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 4 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 10 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 25 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 10 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 4 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | 20 | — | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 35 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 7 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Maryland
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Howard Community College | Columbia | $11,875 | — | $53,227 |
| Wor-Wic Community College | Salisbury | $5,678 | — | $41,304 |
| Prince George's Community College | Largo | $9,310 | — | $52,882 |
| Carroll Community College | Westminster | $1,834 | — | $49,048 |
| Anne Arundel Community College | Arnold | $8,888 | — | $51,114 |
About Frederick Community College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Frederick, MD |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 4,203 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | frederick.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Frederick Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $14,858 a year (tuition and fees: $3,958 in-state, $10,342 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,591 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,633.
How much do Frederick Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $49,535 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 5th of 15 similar colleges in Maryland.
What is Frederick Community College's graduation rate?
36% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 66% of first-year students return for a second year.