C
Average
Score: 48/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
18/100 · earnings-weighted

Chesapeake College

2-Year Public
📍 Wye Mills, Maryland 21679
Chesapeake College campus, Wye Mills, MD
Chesapeake College campus, Wye Mills, MD. Photo: Ccr29872, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 21%
Outcomes
D
43/100
Affordability
B+
80/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
F
33/100
Prestige
F
18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,980
Total Enrollment
21%
Graduation Rate
67%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,095
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Chesapeake College ▼

19% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$667,595
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,620
1-Year Change
+2.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Chesapeake College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$36,301
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,022
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
35%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
22.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 4th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MD wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Chesapeake College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$72,090$79,585-1%#32 of 59#48—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$55,483$64,175+11%#96 of 290#170—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$29,611$42,821-5%#58 of 100#79—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Chesapeake College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $667,595
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,620/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 21601 (3.7% cap, Easton)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,376 $7,536

Financial Aid

68%
Receive Any Aid
41%
Receive Pell Grants
2%
Take Out Loans
$5,095
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,527
$30,001 - $48,000$3,465
$48,001 - $75,000$6,074
$75,001 - $110,000$6,940

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 72 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 32 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 19 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 18 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 11 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 10 grads/yr Computer Science 10 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 9 grads/yr Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 9 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 9 grads/yr Environmental Science 9 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 9 grads/yr General Studies 7 grads/yr Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 6 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 5 grads/yr Child Care and Support Services Management 5 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 5 grads/yr Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 4 grads/yr Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 4 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Chesapeake College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs
Construction managers
$107k/yr 550,300 jobs
Facilities managers
$105k/yr 151,400 jobs

Student Demographics

1,980
Total Students
68%
Women
48%
Traditional Age (18-24)
19%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Hispanic 8%
Black 11%
Asian 2%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 19%
With Family 81%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~374 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 30%
Hybrid (Some Online) 29%
Fully Online 41%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 48%
25-64 (Adult) 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Chesapeake College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Chesapeake College?
Tuition at Chesapeake College is $5,376 for in-state students and $7,536 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,095.
What is the graduation rate at Chesapeake College?
The graduation rate at Chesapeake College is 21%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Chesapeake College a good school?
Chesapeake College has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Chesapeake College?
Chesapeake College has a total enrollment of 1,980 students.
Is there rental demand near Chesapeake College?
Yes! Approximately 19% of students at Chesapeake College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 374 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology