TESST College of Technology-Beltsville

4600 Powder Mill Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
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Tel: (301)937-8448
SAVE SCHOOL
  • 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 serves 388 students (100% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
  • TESST College of Technology-Beltsville is one of 2 community colleges within Prince Georges County, MD.
  • The nearest community college to TESST College of Technology-Beltsville is Maryland college of art and design (7.3 miles away).

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TESST College of Technology-Beltsville places among the top 20% of community colleges in Maryland for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
TESST College of Technology-Beltsville(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty9 staff164 staff
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Number of Programs Offered67

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 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment388 students4,515 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio43:125:1
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# Full-Time Students388 students1,174 students
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# Part-Time Students-3,341 students
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% Asian
4%
6%
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% Hispanic
18%
7%
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% Black
69%
27%
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% White
8%
52%
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Diversity Score0.480.65
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College Completion Rate
34%
21%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$41,100$37,700
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Finances and Admission

    % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid88%75%
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    Median Debt for Graduates$9,500$9,600
    This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in TESST College of Technology-Beltsville and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in MD by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
    Median Debt for Dropouts$6,334$5,500
    This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in TESST College of Technology-Beltsville and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in MD by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
    Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

    Nearby Schools

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    • 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
      Public
      647 students | 9.80 Mi9325 Snowden River Pky
      Columbia,  MD  21046
      (410)290-7100       9.80647
    • Howard Community College
      Public
      9,920 students | 11.70 Mi10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy
      Columbia,  MD  21044
      (443)518-1000       11.709,920
    • Prince George's Community College
      Public
      13,678 students | 11.70 Mi301 Largo Rd
      Upper Marlboro,  MD  20774
      (301)336-6000       11.7013,678
    • Montgomery College
      Public
      25,517 students | 13.60 Mi51 Mannakee Street
      Rockville,  MD  20850
      (240)567-5000       13.6025,517
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    Quick Stats (2020)
    • Students: 388 students
    • Student:teacher ratio: 43:1
    • Minority enrollment: 92%
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