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CO

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata, MDPublicRural Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$9,204
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
4.5K
Students
Medium campus body
$37,269
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

College of Southern Maryland is a public institution located in the rural setting of La Plata, MD. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.5K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Health Sciences15% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Engineering, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,793
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,349
Earnings 5yr: $84,769
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,355
Earnings 5yr: $75,040
Debt: $14,500
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,074
Earnings 5yr: $70,298
Debt: $5,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $50,845
Earnings 5yr: $49,873
Debt: $8,262
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,271
Earnings 5yr: $46,413
Debt: $10,650
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $60,563
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$9,204
In-State Tuition$4,200
Out-of-State Tuition$10,050
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

26%
Pell Grants
46%
Take Loans
42%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$37,269
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$44,435

Completion Signals

33%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
66%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$59/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

39%
Men
61%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
45%
Part-Time Share
63%
Avg Family Income
$44,031
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