Howard Community College

10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044

  • Public
  • 2-year college
  • 10 trade programs
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About Howard Community College

Howard Community College is a public 2-year college in Columbia, Maryland, with about 14,060 students a year. It offers 10 trade programs we track, including practical nursing (LPN/LVN), diagnostic medical sonography, dental hygienist, and construction technology. It was formerly known as HCC, Howard County Community College, Howrad Community College, HCCC, Howard County College, Columbia Community College, and Howard College.

Costs and outcomes

Average net price
$11,133
per year, after grants and scholarships
Completion rate
24%
of full-time students finish
Median earnings
$49,020
10 years after starting
Students with Pell Grants
27%
a sign of how many get federal aid

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Figures cover the whole school, not one program. Ask the school for the full cost of the program you want.

Trade programs

Healthcare

Welding & manufacturing

IT & electronics

Construction trades

Graduate counts are certificates and degrees the school reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, 2023–24). Confirm current programs, schedules and costs with the school.

Location

Howard Community College
10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044

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