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2023 Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Maryland

20 Schools Ranked
$7,472 Avg Tuition & Fees*

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Maryland ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in Maryland to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

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62 Total Awards
$6,918 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Community College of Baltimore County to be the most popular school for healthcare students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Maryland. CCBC is a public institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 62 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $6,918 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CCBC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,062. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CCBC. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Community College of Baltimore County Report

#2

Cortiva Institute-Baltimore

Linthicum, Maryland
57 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you attend Cortiva Institute-Baltimore. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Maryland list. Cortiva Institute-Baltimore is a very small private for-profit school situated in Linthicum, Maryland. It awarded 57 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

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#3

Columbia Institute

Silver Spring, Maryland
39 Total Awards

The excellent basic certificate programs at Columbia Institute helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Maryland. This very small private for-profit school is located in Silver Spring, Maryland, and it awarded 39 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

Columbia Institute is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#4

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, Maryland
34 Total Awards
$6,390 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Hagerstown Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Maryland. HCC is a public institution located in Hagerstown, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 34 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,390 in tuition and fees if they attend HCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,190. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at HCC. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Hagerstown Community College Report

#5

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, Maryland
29 Total Awards
$8,900 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Anne Arundel Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Maryland list. AACC is located in Arnold, Maryland and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 29 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at AACC is $8,900. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,550. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since AACC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Baltimore City Community College

Baltimore, Maryland
29 Total Awards
$3,314 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 20 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Baltimore City Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Baltimore City Community College is a small public school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 29 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,314 in tuition and fees if they attend Baltimore City Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,394. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Baltimore City Community College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#7

Montgomery College

Rockville, Maryland
24 Total Awards
$10,254 Average Tuition & Fees

Montgomery College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Maryland list. Montgomery College is a public institution located in Rockville, Maryland. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 24 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $10,254 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Montgomery College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,061. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Montgomery College. In 2019-2020 about 37% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Montgomery College Report

#8

Allegany College of Maryland

Cumberland, Maryland
22 Total Awards
$8,270 Average Tuition & Fees

Allegany College of Maryland landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. Allegany College of Maryland is a public institution located in Cumberland, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 22 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $8,270 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Allegany College of Maryland. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,280. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

Online courses are available at Allegany College of Maryland, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Allegany College of Maryland Report

#9

Fortis Institute - Towson

Towson, Maryland
18 Total Awards

Fortis Institute - Towson did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Fortis Institute - Towson is a very small private for-profit school situated in Towson, Maryland. It awarded 18 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

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17 Total Awards
$12,280 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Maryland - Baltimore County landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 17 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMBC is $12,280. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,470. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

One thing to take note of is that UMBC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata, Maryland
16 Total Awards
$7,050 Average Tuition & Fees

College of Southern Maryland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in La Plata, Maryland, the medium-sized public school handed out 16 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,050 in tuition and fees if they attend CSM full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,030. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

Online courses are available at CSM, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#12

Holistic Massage Training Institute

Baltimore, Maryland
12 Total Awards

Holistic Massage Training Institute landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. Holistic Massage Training Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 12 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#13

Hair Academy Inc-New Carrollton

New Carrollton, Maryland
10 Total Awards

Hair Academy Inc-New Carrollton came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Maryland ranking. Hair Academy Inc-New Carrollton is a very small private for-profit school situated in New Carrollton, Maryland. It awarded 10 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

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#14

Chesapeake College

Wye Mills, Maryland
6 Total Awards
$5,552 Average Tuition & Fees

Chesapeake College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in Wye Mills, Maryland, the small public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $5,552 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Chesapeake College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,400. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Chesapeake College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Frederick Community College

Frederick, Maryland
4 Total Awards
$7,444 Average Tuition & Fees

Frederick Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. Frederick, Maryland is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 4 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Maryland who attend Frederick Community College full time pay an average of $7,444 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,844. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Frederick Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#16

Howard Community College

Columbia, Maryland
2 Total Awards
$7,380 Average Tuition & Fees

Howard Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in Columbia, Maryland, the medium-sized public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $7,380 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend HCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,973. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

HCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Wor-Wic Community College

Salisbury, Maryland
2 Total Awards
$6,720 Average Tuition & Fees

Wor-Wic Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in Salisbury, Maryland, the small public school handed out 2 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,720 in tuition and fees if they attend Wor-Wic Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,280. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Wor-Wic Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Wor-Wic Community College Report

#18

Cecil College

North East, Maryland
1 Total Awards
$8,070 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #18, Cecil College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. Located in North East, Maryland, the small public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cecil College is $8,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,510. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Cecil College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#19

Harford Community College

Bel Air, Maryland
$6,065 Average Tuition & Fees

Harford Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Maryland list.

In-state students pay an average of $6,065 in tuition and fees if they attend Harford Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,302.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Harford Community College. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#19

Aveda Institute - Maryland

Bel Air, Maryland

Aveda Institute - Maryland came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Maryland ranking.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 20 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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