Howard Community College (HCC)
Public two-year college in Columbia, MD that costs an average of $11,875 a year after financial aid and graduates 24% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$11,875
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
24%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$53,227
PublicMidsize city6,649 undergraduates
Cost of HCC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $18,669 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,146 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $10,002 |
| Books and supplies | $2,112 |
| Average net price after aid | $11,875 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $11,793 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,236 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,707 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $12,603 |
| $110,001+ | $18,419 |
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 | 24% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 69% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $42,097 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $53,227 |
| Rank in Maryland (earnings) | 2nd of 15 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $14,250 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $162 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 27% |
| Students with federal loans | 5.4% |
Majors and programs at HCC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (28)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 22 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 19 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | — | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 3 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 18 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 20 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 8 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 37 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 3 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (34)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 311 | $77,590 | $12,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 95 | $75,769 | $20,042 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 18 | $56,547 | — |
| Business/Commerce | 113 | $33,796 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,300 | $33,095 | $9,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 29 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 14 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 1 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 65 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 25 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 27 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Education | 21 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 6 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Engineering | 23 | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 14 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 109 | — | — |
| Public Health | 20 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 25 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Maryland
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George's Community College | Largo | $9,310 | — | $52,882 |
| Anne Arundel Community College | Arnold | $8,888 | — | $51,114 |
| 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 |
| Montgomery College | Rockville | $14,317 | — | $55,378 |
| Community College of Baltimore County | Baltimore | $6,920 | — | $46,761 |
| Hagerstown Community College | Hagerstown | $5,259 | — | $45,175 |
About HCC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, MD |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 6,649 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | howardcc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does HCC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $18,669 a year (tuition and fees: $4,146 in-state, $10,002 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,875 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,793.
How much do HCC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $53,227 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 15 similar colleges in Maryland.
What is HCC's graduation rate?
24% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 69% of first-year students return for a second year.