General Studies programs in Maryland
9 colleges in Maryland offer General Studies, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to postbaccalaureate certificate. The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Howard Community College, Cecil College, and Baltimore City Community College.
Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard
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Colleges
Sorted by graduates in General Studies. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.
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Howard Community College
Columbia, MD · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree- Average net price
- $11,133
- Graduation rate
- 24%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $49,020
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Cecil College
North East, MD · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $9,658
- Graduation rate
- 37%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $43,952
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Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $15,987
- Graduation rate
- 17%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $36,025
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Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $18,526
- Graduation rate
- 29%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $64,249
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Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $5,106
- Graduation rate
- 35%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $36,301
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Postbaccalaureate certificate- Average net price
- $18,809
- Graduation rate
- 94%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $87,555
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United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Graduation rate
- 93%
- Acceptance rate
- 9%
- Undergrads
- 4,474
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Bowie State University
Bowie, MD · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $19,298
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $54,537
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Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $8,672
- Graduation rate
- 18%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $47,548
Program 24.0102, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).