Top Columbia Community Colleges
- For the 2018-19 school year, there are 2 top community colleges in Columbia, Maryland, serving 10,567 students.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 22:1.
Top Columbia, MD Community Colleges (2018-19)
- College Location Students
- Howard Community CollegePublic10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044
(443)518-1000 9,920 students - 9325 Snowden River Pky
Columbia, MD 21046
(410)290-7100 647 students
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The Online Education Initiative will greatly expand course offerings for community college students, while making the transfer process between institutions much more smooth. The Initiative has its critics, however, who decry the loss of local control over education.
A recent study reveals that job applicants with a credential or associate’s degree from a community college have slightly better chances of getting a job interview than students who attend a for-profit college or university. Since community colleges are much more budget friendly than for-profit institutions and have much better job placement results, community colleges are a much better option for employment-minded students.
After City College of San Francisco loses its accreditation, other community colleges in the state are facing warnings, sanctions and possible loss of accreditation as well.
