Engineering at College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD · Associate's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
College of Southern Maryland graduates in engineering earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How College of Southern Maryland Compares for Engineering
All 53 colleges reporting engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $88,366 | $89,842 | #3 | $43,183 |
| 2 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | $87,971 | $89,441 | #4 | — |
| 3 | Germanna Community College Locust Grove, VA | $87,284 | $79,480 | #14 | — |
| 4 | Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK | $86,039 | $96,601 | #1 | — |
| 5 | Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD | $82,161 | $72,106 | #26 | — |
| 6 | College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD | $81,793 | $71,783 | #27 | — |
| 7 | Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK | $81,685 | $91,713 | #2 | — |
| 8 | Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN | $81,335 | $88,850 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $81,069 | $73,821 | #21 | $16,790 |
| 10 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $80,843 | $86,681 | #8 | — |
Other Majors at College of Southern Maryland by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $80,349 | — | #3 of 122 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,355 | $73,576 | #600 of 962 |
| Business/Commerce | $62,074 | — | #23 of 205 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,271 | $29,862 | #395 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of Southern Maryland engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $81,793 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of Southern Maryland rank for engineering?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, College of Southern Maryland ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at College of Southern Maryland worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for engineering ($72,916).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.