TESST College of Technology-Beltsville (Closed 2020)

4600 Powder Mill Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
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  • Higher education could help open the door to a rewarding career. At TESST College of Technology, we offer a variety of career-oriented programs designed to prepare you with the training and knowledge employers search for in today's competitive marketplace. We strive to help you gain the relevant education and career skills that could help you stand out from the crowd. If you are looking for colleges in Maryland that offer certificate and associate's degree programs, TESST College of Technology in Beltsville could help prepare you for a new career or advancement in your current profession. Get hands-on training and a college education that could help you become a more marketable job candidate in today's competitive marketplace. This could be your opportunity to pursue the career you have always wanted. Our experienced faculty provide a strong program curriculum that can help you achieve your lifelong career goals. Their teaching techniques promote participation in activities such as group discussions and projects, lab work, simulations, demonstrations, field trips, guest speakers, and lectures.

School Highlights

TESST College of Technology-Beltsville served 388 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 43:1 was higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 60%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five years.
TESST College of Technology-Beltsville(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationItem not availableAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty9 staff378 staff
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Number of Programs Offered69

Student Body

The student population of TESST College of Technology-Beltsville has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The TESST College of Technology-Beltsville diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment388 students3,876 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio43:110:1
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# Full-Time Students388 students1,089 students
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# Part-Time Students-2,787 students
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% Asian
4%
6%
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% Hispanic
18%
12%
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% Black
70%
30%
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% White
8%
40%
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% Non Resident races		-
4%
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Diversity Score0.470.73
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College Completion Rate
34%
18%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$41,100$36,700
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid88%73%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,500$10,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,334$5,500
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to TESST College of Technology-Beltsville is Maryland college of art and design (7.3 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Maryland college of art and design
    Private, non-profit
    78 students | 7.30 Mi10500 georgia ave
    Silver Spring, MD 20902
    (301) 649-4454     7.3078
  • Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
    Private for-profit
    875 students | 9.80 Mi9325 Snowden River Pky
    Columbia, MD 21046
    (410) 290-7100     9.80875
  • Prince George's Community College
    Public
    11,788 students | 11.80 Mi301 Largo Rd
    Largo, MD 20774
    (301) 546-7422     11.8011,788
  • Howard Community College
    Public
    9,632 students | 11.90 Mi10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy
    Columbia, MD 21044
    (443) 518-1000     11.909,632
  • Montgomery College
    Public
    21,260 students | 13.60 Mi51 Mannakee Street
    Rockville, MD 20850
    (240) 567-5000     13.6021,260
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