What do Howard Community College graduates earn?

Howard Community College graduates report median earnings of $50,859 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Howard Community College graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 42% of graduates.

What share of Howard Community College graduates are found employed?

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Is Howard Community College worth it?

Columbia, MD · Public · 2-year

Howard Community College is a public, two-year institution in Columbia, Maryland (midsize city). It awarded 1,172 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, liberal arts and sciences and registered nursing.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$50,859

Median earnings 4 years after

$57,920

Median earnings 10 years after

$49,020

Average net price

$11,133

Completion rate

24%

Completions (2024)

1,172

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

6,649

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$71,307	$93,166	105
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	$22,042	$47,008	101
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	Associate	$72,633	$73,439	55
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	Undergraduate certificate	$58,704	N/A	16
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Associate	N/A	$80,840	N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Education, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
General Studies	Associate	465
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	170
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	160
Business/Commerce, General	Associate	51
Management Information Systems, General	Associate	49
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Associate	36
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	Associate	20
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	16
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	Associate	15
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	Associate	14

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	42%	1,833
Retail Trade	12%	523
Accommodation and Food Services	10%	437
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	7%	303
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	5%	205
Educational Services	5%	201
Public Administration	4%	168
Finance and Insurance	3%	127

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Sources: federal figures for Howard Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Maryland. Counts under 10 are not published.

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