C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
31/100 · earnings-weighted

Community College of Baltimore County

2-Year Public
📍 Baltimore, Maryland 21237
Community College of Baltimore County campus, Baltimore, MD
Community College of Baltimore County campus, Baltimore, MD. Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 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: 16%
Outcomes
D
37/100
Affordability
B+
77/100
Resources
B
68/100
Experience
D
43/100
Prestige
D
32/100

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

15,803
Total Enrollment
16%
Graduation Rate
55%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,785
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Community College of Baltimore County ▼

35% 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
$321,328
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,734
1-Year Change
+2.7%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$43,729
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,507
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,528
Median debt at graduation
18.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
34.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 26% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 31st 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 Community College of Baltimore County

Median pay of associate's degree 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
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$69,898$90,755+39%#22 of 560#59$14,638
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$75,725$88,643+10%#212 of 962#709$14,750
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$62,255$82,293+33%#22 of 237#60—
Computer and Information Sciences—$79,144+46%#4 of 122#16—
Management Information Systems and Services$30,550$67,476+19%#1 of 16#7—
Air Transportation—$59,093-22%#12 of 15#14—
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$36,590$58,293+7%#50 of 117#81$17,500
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$58,008—————
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications—$55,395+1%#52 of 87#75—
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$40,075$55,217+26%#2 of 11#7—
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$54,798+17%#77 of 426#199$10,975
Education—$54,493+30%#2 of 31#5—
Accounting and Related Services—$52,449+10%#68 of 225#157—
Business/Commerce$36,801$48,275-3%#120 of 205#177$14,750
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions—$46,762+15%#9 of 58#28—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$27,852$46,220+5%#269 of 947#690$12,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$45,762-6%#349 of 547#449—
Biological and Physical Sciences—$41,514-17%#81 of 85#84—
Visual and Performing Arts—$32,927+0%#5 of 10#6—

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 Community College of Baltimore County Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $321,328
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,734/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 21205 (13.1% cap, Baltimore)

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🏆 Where Community College of Baltimore County Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#9
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
of 22 schools
#18
Corrections
of 35 schools
#23
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
of 60 schools
#26
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
of 48 schools
#30
Visual and Performing Arts, General
of 37 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,784 $8,928

Financial Aid

74%
Receive Any Aid
49%
Receive Pell Grants
12%
Take Out Loans
$6,785
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,145
$30,001 - $48,000$6,079
$48,001 - $75,000$8,050
$75,001 - $110,000$9,176
$110,001+$11,856

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 508 grads/yr Corrections 370 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 195 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 142 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 135 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 121 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 76 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 73 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 70 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 61 grads/yr Management Information Systems, General 56 grads/yr Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 47 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 40 grads/yr Visual and Performing Arts, General 40 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 38 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 38 grads/yr Accounting 30 grads/yr Physician Assistant 29 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 27 grads/yr Commercial and Advertising Art 24 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Community College of Baltimore County's top programs commonly pursue.

First-line supervisors of police and detectives
$106k/yr 160,800 jobs
First-line supervisors of correctional officers
$76k/yr 57,100 jobs
Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary
$71k/yr 16,200 jobs
Correctional officers and jailers
$58k/yr 387,500 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Detectives and criminal investigators
$94k/yr 117,900 jobs
Police and sheriff's patrol officers
$76k/yr 698,800 jobs

Student Demographics

15,803
Total Students
63%
Women
48%
Traditional Age (18-24)
35%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 33%
Hispanic 8%
Black 38%
Asian 6%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 35%
With Family 65%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~5,484 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 43%
Hybrid (Some Online) 27%
Fully Online 31%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 48%
25-64 (Adult) 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Community College of Baltimore County?
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 Community College of Baltimore County?
Tuition at Community College of Baltimore County is $5,784 for in-state students and $8,928 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,785.
What is the graduation rate at Community College of Baltimore County?
The graduation rate at Community College of Baltimore County is 16%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Community College of Baltimore County a good school?
Community College of Baltimore County has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Community College of Baltimore County?
Community College of Baltimore County has a total enrollment of 15,803 students.
Is there rental demand near Community College of Baltimore County?
Yes! Approximately 35% of students at Community College of Baltimore County live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 5,484 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Baltimore area.

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