Trade and career programs at College of Southern Maryland
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
College of Southern Maryland cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $4,200 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $12,619 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $7,620 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $4,512 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $4,012 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $4,725 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $7,755 |
| Over $110,000 | $10,941 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 32% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- 66% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $49,504 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $11,650 in federal student loans.
- 29% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Frequently asked questions
How much does College of Southern Maryland cost?
Tuition and fees are $4,200 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $7,620 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at College of Southern Maryland?
32% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
Is College of Southern Maryland accredited?
College of Southern Maryland is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia, Columbia: $37,766 a year
- SANS Technology Institute, North Bethesda
- Fortis College-Landover, Landover: $16,492 a year
- All-State Career-Baltimore, Baltimore: $12,414 a year
- North American Trade Schools, Baltimore: $5,495 a year
- Fortis Institute-Towson, Towson: $17,000 a year
More: all trade schools in Maryland · College of Southern Maryland on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.