College of Southern Maryland Career Programs

College of Southern Maryland (referred to as CSM) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in La Plata, MD. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at College of Southern Maryland is $7,350 for Maryland residents and $9,450 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 4,868 and the students to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).College of Southern Maryland supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $9,450
  • Number of Programs: 50 programs

CSM 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of College of Southern Maryland are $7,350 for Maryland residents and $9,450 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.33% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at College of Southern Maryland
Maryland residentsOut of State
2018-2019$6,660$8,580
2019-2020$6,870$8,820
2020-2021$6,870$8,820
2021-2022$7,050$9,030
2022-2023$7,200$9,240
2023-2024$7,350$9,450

Who Accredits College of Southern Maryland

College of Southern Maryland is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1969 - Current).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

College of Southern Maryland offers 49 career programs and 7 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 1,424 students have earned their degrees/certificate at CSM. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at CSM with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 1 program 4
Environmental Studies1 program 4
Communication and Journalism [+] 2 programs 8
Communication and Media Studies (other)1 program 4
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia1 program 4
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 4 programs 88
Computer and Information Sciences1 program 33
Information Technology1 program 10
Computer Programming/Programmer1 program 5
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 40
Education [+] 3 programs 18
Education1 program 6
Elementary Education and Teaching1 program 10
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program 2
Engineering [+] 3 programs 48
Engineering1 program 30
Computer Engineering1 program 4
Electrical and Electronics Engineering1 program 14
Engineering Technology [+] 2 programs 7
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 1
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other)1 program 6
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 7
Child Care and Support Services Management1 program 7
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2 programs 415
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 321
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)1 program 94
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 program (1 online)8
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other)1 program (1 online)8
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 3 programs 21
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1 program 12
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program 3
Homeland Security1 program 6
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 2
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)1 program 2
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 2
Photography1 program 2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 8 programs 134
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 program 2
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant1 program 3
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 4
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician1 program 3
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)1 program 11
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)1 program 8
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1 program 1
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 102
Business [+] 4 programs (2 online)143
Business/Commerce1 program (1 online)79
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)37
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program 23
Hospitality Administration/Management1 program 4
Total36 programs (3 online)905
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 4
Information Technology1 program 4
Engineering Technology [+] 1 program 1
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other)1 program 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program (1 online)413
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)1 program (1 online)413
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1 program 13
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1 program 13
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 6 programs 33
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 program 5
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary1 program 10
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant1 program 0
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 18
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1 program 0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 0
Business [+] 3 programs (3 online)55
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)22
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program (1 online)31
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies1 program (1 online)2
Total13 programs (4 online)519

Student Population

At College of Southern Maryland, there are total 4,868 students. Among them, 1,576 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 1,855 men and 3,013 women students at CSM. Next table summarizes the student population at CSM.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at College of Southern Maryland
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,8681,8553,013
American Indian/Native American21120
Asian19910198
Black/African American1,375489886
Hispanic446165281
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1046
White2,2458691,376
Two More370140230
Un-Known1757996
Student Population in Online Programs at CSM
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students4,8681,5762,2071,085

Similar Schools to College of Southern Maryland

Compare similar schools to College of Southern Maryland with tuition, financial aid, and more academic facts.
Allegany College of Maryland is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Cumberland, MD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,080 for Maryland residents and $12,050 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,578 and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
Request Info
Anne Arundel Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Arnold, MD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,186 for Maryland residents and $11,330 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 10,192 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Request Info
Award Beauty School is a Private, Less than 2 years school located in Hagerstown, MD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $24,000. The school has a total enrollment of 147 and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
Request Info
Baltimore Studio of Hair Design is a Private, Less than 2 years school located in Baltimore, MD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $19,650. The school has a total enrollment of 43 and student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1 (4.00%).
Request Info
Baltimore City Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Baltimore, MD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $3,314 for Maryland residents and $7,394 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 3,538 and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Request Info
Cecil College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in North East, MD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,760 for Maryland residents and $9,960 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 1,823 and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Request Info
Chesapeake College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Wye Mills, MD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $6,344 for Maryland residents and $8,504 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 1,794 and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Request Info
Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy is a Private, Less than 2 years school located in Salisbury, MD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $18,825. The school has a total enrollment of 54 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
Request Info
North American Trade Schools is a Private, Less than 2 years school located in Baltimore, MD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $18,500. The school has a total enrollment of 612 and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Request Info
Frederick Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Frederick, MD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $7,444 for Maryland residents and $9,844 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 5,811 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Request Info
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023