Academic Programs

Howard Community College offers 50 career-focused programs. Find the right fit for your goals.

Columbia, MD

How Many Programs Are Offered at Howard Community College?

50
Total Programs
1341
Annual Graduates
12
Program Categories

How Howard Community College Compares

With 50 programs across 12 fields of study, Howard Community College's catalog is broader than the typical trade or vocational school, where 5–15 programs is more common. The roughly 1,341 students who earn a credential each year reflect strong throughput across multiple disciplines — a sign of a school that can serve students with very different career goals under one roof.

What Programs Does Howard Community College Offer?

Liberal Arts & Humanities
2 programs • 738 graduates (55.0%)

General Studies.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 24.0102
596
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 251 Female: 345
Award Year: 2025
142
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 59 Female: 83
Award Year: 2025
Health Professions & Clinical Sciences
11 programs • 323 graduates (24.1%)
206
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 40 Female: 166
Award Year: 2025
25
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 8 Female: 17

Verified outcomes

In the Certified Nursing Assistant (145 Clock Hours) program at Howard Community College, 69% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 94% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $5,697 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Gender Distribution

Male: 7 Female: 10
Award Year: 2025
16
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 15
Award Year: 2025

Physical Therapy Assistant.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 51.0806
15
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 5 Female: 10
Award Year: 2025

Gender Distribution

Male: 2 Female: 12
Award Year: 2025
10
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 9
Award Year: 2025

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 51.0602
9
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 8

Verified outcomes

In the Introduction To Dental Assisting (40 Clock Hours) program at Howard Community College, 65% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 89% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $7,034 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
9
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 9
Award Year: 2025

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 1
Award Year: 2025

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 1
Award Year: 2025
Business, Management & Marketing
10 programs • 136 graduates (10.1%)

Business/Commerce, General.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 52.0101
62
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 40 Female: 22
Award Year: 2025
48
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 32 Female: 16
Award Year: 2025
7
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 5 Female: 2
Award Year: 2025
7
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 2 Female: 5
Award Year: 2025

Management Science.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 52.1301
5
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 5
Award Year: 2025

Accounting.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 52.0301
2
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 2 Female: 0
Award Year: 2025

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 1
Award Year: 2025
1
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 0

Verified outcomes

In the PMP and CAPM Certification Exam Prep (42 clock hours) program at Howard Community College, 55% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 93% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $20,160 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
1
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 0
Award Year: 2025

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 1
Award Year: 2025
Computer & Information Sciences
3 programs • 43 graduates (3.2%)
29
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 25 Female: 4
Award Year: 2025
7
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 5 Female: 2
Award Year: 2025

Cloud Computing.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 11.0902
7
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 4 Female: 3
Award Year: 2025
Personal & Culinary Services
2 programs • 28 graduates (2.1%)

Gender Distribution

Male: 4 Female: 12
Award Year: 2025
12
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 3 Female: 9
Award Year: 2025
Education
5 programs • 19 graduates (1.4%)

Education, General.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 13.0101
9
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 3 Female: 6
Award Year: 2025
5
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 5
Award Year: 2025
2
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 1
Award Year: 2025

Mathematics Teacher Education.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 13.1311
2
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 1
Award Year: 2025
1
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 1
Award Year: 2025
Engineering Technologies
7 programs • 19 graduates (1.4%)
6
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 3 Female: 3
Award Year: 2025

Gender Distribution

Male: 2 Female: 1
Award Year: 2025
3
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 3 Female: 0
Award Year: 2025

Gender Distribution

Male: 2 Female: 0
Award Year: 2025
2
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 2 Female: 0
Award Year: 2025

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 2
Award Year: 2025

Biomedical Technology/Technician.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 15.0401
1
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 0
Award Year: 2025
Engineering
2 programs • 13 graduates (1.0%)

Engineering, General.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 14.0101
10
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 6 Female: 4
Award Year: 2025

Computer Engineering, General.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 14.0901
3
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 2 Female: 1
Award Year: 2025
Family & Consumer Sciences
3 programs • 9 graduates (0.7%)
5
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 5

Verified outcomes

In the Child Care Provider (90 clock hours) program at Howard Community College, 41% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 35% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $7,271 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
3
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 2
Award Year: 2025
1
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 1
Award Year: 2025
Construction Trades
2 programs • 8 graduates (0.6%)

Gender Distribution

Male: 5 Female: 2
Award Year: 2025

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 0
Award Year: 2025
Security & Protective Services
2 programs • 3 graduates (0.2%)
2
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 2 Female: 0
Award Year: 2025

Fire Services Administration.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 43.0202
1
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 0
Award Year: 2025
Communications Technologies
1 program • 2 graduates (0.1%)

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 1
Award Year: 2025

What Does Howard Community College Cost?

These are costs for Howard Community College as a whole. Prices for individual programs can differ, so confirm program-specific tuition, fees and supplies with the school.

In-State Tuition and Fees
$8,136
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees
$10,836
Average Net Price
$11,468

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