College of Southern Maryland

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Accredited

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Open

Enrollment

$4,200

Avg. Tuition

4,984

Total Students

Rural

La Plata, MD

Founded 1958

173 acres

About College of Southern Maryland

The College of Southern Maryland is a regional community college serving Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's counties. It offers a wide range of associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce training programs designed to meet local economic needs.

Trade Programs Available

Hvac TechnicianWeldingElectricianMedical AssistantDental AssistantCdl TrainingCarpentryMassage TherapyPharmacy TechnicianIt Networking

Programs Offered

HVAC Helper

Workforce Training Certificate

Duration: 3-6 months
Tuition: $3,179

Network Administrator

Workforce Training Certificate

Duration: 4-8 months
Tuition: $2,495

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Workforce Training Certificate

Duration: 6-9 months
Tuition: $3,263

Commercial Truck Driving (CDL Class A)

Workforce Training Certificate

Duration: 12 weeks
Tuition: $4,500

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
14:1
Hands-On Training
70%
Start Dates
Fall, Spring, and Summer (Credit); Monthly (Workforce)
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Evening Classes Weekend Classes Online Available Hybrid Available

Admissions

Open

Enrollment

18+

Minimum Age

Free

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Placement testing (for credit programs)
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Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $4,200
Books & Supplies $1,000
Equipment Fees $1,470
Estimated Total $6,670

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available GI Bill Accepted WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • Bowes HVAC Scholarship
  • WesBanco Bank Scholarship
  • CSM Foundation Scholarships

Graduate Outcomes

43%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Job Placement Rate

95%

Licensure Pass Rate

Salary Information

$44,435

Average Starting Salary

Top Employers

NAVAIRMedStar HealthLockheed MartinNorthrop GrummanCalvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available

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