2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Maryland
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To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Maryland to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Maryland
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Our analysis found Montgomery College to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a associate degree in Maryland. Located in Rockville, Maryland, the fairly large public school handed out 2,913 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Maryland who attend Montgomery College full time pay an average of $10,254 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,061. On average, associate degree students take out $16,910 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Montgomery College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 37% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland Global Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in Adelphi, Maryland, the large public school handed out 2,512 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $7,704 in tuition and fees if they attend UMGC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,336. Associate Degree recipients from UMGC accumulate an average of $13,959 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UMGC. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Community College of Baltimore County is a great place for students working on their associate degree. This fairly large public school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it awarded 2,007 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $6,918 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CCBC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,062. Associate Degree recipients from CCBC accumulate an average of $20,429 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CCBC. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Anne Arundel Community College is a great place for students working on their associate degree. AACC is a fairly large public school situated in Arnold, Maryland. It awarded 1,791 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at AACC is $8,900. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,550. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,455 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
AACC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 23 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Howard Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. HCC is a public institution located in Columbia, Maryland. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,341 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Maryland who attend HCC full time pay an average of $7,380 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,973. On average, associate degree students take out $19,108 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at HCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #6, Prince George’s Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. PGCC is a fairly large public school situated in Largo, Maryland. It awarded 1,213 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at PGCC is $6,026. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,474. On average, associate degree students take out $15,679 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
One thing to take note of is that PGCC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
College of Southern Maryland came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. CSM is a medium-sized public school situated in La Plata, Maryland. It awarded 933 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $7,050 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CSM. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,030. Associate Degree recipients from CSM accumulate an average of $14,731 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
CSM does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Frederick Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Frederick, Maryland, the medium-sized public school handed out 911 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Maryland who attend Frederick Community College full time pay an average of $7,444 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,844. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,742 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Frederick Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Harford Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. This small public school is located in Bel Air, Maryland, and it awarded 872 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,065 in tuition and fees if they attend Harford Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,302. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,835 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Harford Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.
Hagerstown Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in Hagerstown, Maryland, the small public school handed out 625 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at HCC is $6,390. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,190. Associate Degree recipients from HCC accumulate an average of $18,079 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at HCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes online.
Carroll Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Located in Westminster, Maryland, the small public school handed out 541 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Maryland who attend Carroll Community College full time pay an average of $6,798 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,688. Associate Degree recipients from Carroll Community College accumulate an average of $16,655 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Carroll Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Allegany College of Maryland landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Located in Cumberland, Maryland, the small public school handed out 519 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $8,270 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Allegany College of Maryland. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,280. On average, associate degree students take out $19,176 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Allegany College of Maryland does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #13, Baltimore City Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Baltimore City Community College is a small public school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 426 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Baltimore City Community College is $3,314. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,394. Associate Degree recipients from Baltimore City Community College accumulate an average of $14,180 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Since Baltimore City Community College is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
Wor-Wic Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Wor-Wic Community College is located in Salisbury, Maryland and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 326 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $6,720 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wor-Wic Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,280. On average, associate degree students take out $14,050 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Wor-Wic Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 81% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Cecil College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in North East, Maryland, the small public school handed out 279 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $8,070 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cecil College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,510. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,986 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cecil College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Chesapeake College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Chesapeake College is located in Wye Mills, Maryland and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 239 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Chesapeake College is $5,552. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,400. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Chesapeake College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Strayer University - Maryland ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Maryland list. Strayer University - Maryland is a small private for-profit school located in Suitland, Maryland that handed out 142 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Strayer University - Maryland is $13,515. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $30,752 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Strayer University - Maryland is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Garrett College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Garrett Community College is a public institution located in McHenry, Maryland. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 108 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $9,184 in tuition and fees if they attend Garrett Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,976. Associate Degree recipients from Garrett Community College accumulate an average of $12,589 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.
Garrett Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Fortis College - Landover came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in Landover, Maryland, the very small private for-profit school awarded 42 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,882 to cover tuition and fees at Fortis College - Landover. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $24,811 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Lincoln College of Technology - Columbia ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Maryland list. This small private for-profit school is located in Columbia, Maryland, and it awarded 29 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 7% of those degree recipients were women.
Washington Adventist University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in Takoma Park, Maryland, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 14 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Washington Adventist University, expect to pay an average of $25,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Washington Adventist University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Capitol Technology University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Laurel, Maryland is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Capitol Tech is $26,954. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
Capitol Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Maryland list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,320 to cover tuition and fees at Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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