by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at HCC. It is offered at the Associate’s level. At its best it places at #6 out of 15 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks HCC as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #556 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 556 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Maryland | 14 of 28 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 138 of 262 |
The following degree levels are available for nursing at HCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 160 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard Community College conferred 160 associate’s degrees in nursing.
HCC is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the associate’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Maryland | 6 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 44 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 197 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,880 | $10,071 |
| Fees | $765 | $765 |
Learn more about HCC tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 16% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of nursing associate’s degree graduates at HCC were Black or African American. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard Community College with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 58 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 14 |
HCC awarded 160 associate’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (36%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.