Garrett College

Public two-year college in McHenry, MD that costs an average of $2,800 a year after financial aid and graduates 40% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$2,800
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
40%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$40,015

PublicRural (distant)411 undergraduates

Cost of Garrett College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$9,402
Tuition and fees, in-state$4,144
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$10,640
Housing and food (on campus)$9,792
Books and supplies$1,000
Average net price after aid$2,800

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$1,176
$30,001–48,000$1,389
$48,001–75,000$3,923
$75,001–110,000$2,889
$110,001+$8,136

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Garrett College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate40%
First-year retention50%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$33,348
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$40,015
Rank in Maryland (earnings)14th of 15 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$10,500
Typical monthly loan payment$119 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants33%
Students with federal loans17%

Majors and programs at Garrett College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management4——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences8——
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies———

Associate's degree programs (15)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities86$39,302$6,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions8——
Business Administration, Management and Operations18——
Business/Commerce20——
Computer and Information Sciences9——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management11——
Education8——
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering1——
Engineering2——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions———
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies2——
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies10——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness11——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7——
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management17——

Similar colleges in Maryland

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Chesapeake CollegeWye Mills$4,408—$44,077
Cecil CollegeNorth East$7,720—$48,140
Allegany College of MarylandCumberland$9,207—$42,578
Carroll Community CollegeWestminster$1,834—$49,048
Wor-Wic Community CollegeSalisbury$5,678—$41,304
Hagerstown Community CollegeHagerstown$5,259—$45,175
Harford Community CollegeBel Air$5,493—$49,245
Baltimore City Community CollegeBaltimore$14,635—$39,370

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About Garrett College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationMcHenry, MD
SettingRural (distant)
Undergraduates411
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitegarrettcollege.edu/index.php ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Garrett College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $9,402 a year (tuition and fees: $4,144 in-state, $10,640 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $2,800 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $1,176.

How much do Garrett College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $40,015 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 14th of 15 similar colleges in Maryland.

What is Garrett College's graduation rate?

40% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 50% of first-year students return for a second year.