Hagerstown Community College (HCC)
Public two-year college in Hagerstown, MD that costs an average of $5,259 a year after financial aid and graduates 41% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$5,259
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
41%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,175
PublicMidsize suburb2,948 undergraduates
Cost of HCC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $10,780 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,470 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $8,490 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
| Average net price after aid | $5,259 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $3,803 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,269 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $4,924 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $7,015 |
| $110,001+ | $8,982 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with HCC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 41% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 68% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $42,214 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $45,175 |
| Rank in Maryland (earnings) | 10th of 15 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $11,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $125 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 27% |
| Students with federal loans | 15% |
Majors and programs at HCC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (24)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | 192 | $61,649 | $4,750 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 41 | $56,188 | $20,625 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 9 | $36,230 | — |
| Air Transportation | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 5 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 3 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 6 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 7 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 4 | — | — |
| Marketing | 1 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 11 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (32)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 67 | $78,099 | $13,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 121 | $77,950 | $12,625 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 47 | $64,649 | — |
| Business/Commerce | 148 | $42,699 | $11,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 458 | $32,906 | $9,925 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 30 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 10 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 20 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 2 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 51 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 6 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 6 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Education | 22 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | 17 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 16 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 2 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 11 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 24 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 12 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 10 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 28 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 26 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Maryland
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harford Community College | Bel Air | $5,493 | — | $49,245 |
| Baltimore City Community College | Baltimore | $14,635 | — | $39,370 |
| Wor-Wic Community College | Salisbury | $5,678 | — | $41,304 |
| Frederick Community College | Frederick | $8,591 | — | $49,535 |
| Carroll Community College | Westminster | $1,834 | — | $49,048 |
| Allegany College of Maryland | Cumberland | $9,207 | — | $42,578 |
| Cecil College | North East | $7,720 | — | $48,140 |
| Chesapeake College | Wye Mills | $4,408 | — | $44,077 |
About HCC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Hagerstown, MD |
| Setting | Midsize suburb |
| Undergraduates | 2,948 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | hagerstowncc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does HCC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $10,780 a year (tuition and fees: $4,470 in-state, $8,490 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,259 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $3,803.
How much do HCC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $45,175 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 10th of 15 similar colleges in Maryland.
What is HCC's graduation rate?
41% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 68% of first-year students return for a second year.