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Howard Community College
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Annual Tuition
$4,080
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
N/A
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
24.7%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$49,020
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Howard Community College (HCC or Howard CC) is a public community college in Columbia, Maryland. It offers classes for credit in more than 100 programs, non-credit classes, and workforce development programs. In addition to the main campus in Columbia, courses are also held at two satellite campuses.
Source: Wikipedia Data
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$8,160
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
0.4 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$19,020
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$182,040
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$372,240
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 25%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Howard Community College is $10,500.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$4,080
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
65.3%
Success
24.7%
In-State Cost
$4,080
Age 25+ Students
27.4%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 2
Working at 6yr
1,872 students
Living In Columbia
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$1,379
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,582
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,943
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Columbia metropolitan area.