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Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, Maryland · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 101 College Pky, Arnold, MD 21012 · Phone: (410) 777-2222 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Anne Arundel Community College is a public trade and career school in Arnold, Maryland, offering culinary, EMT, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Anne Arundel Community College has a 31.4% completion rate, below the Maryland state average of 46.9%, with median graduate debt of $8,250 and median earnings of $46,219 ten years after entry.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Anne Arundel Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is available, and 20.6% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $38,310 | $61,590 | $78,590 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $39,960 | $48,100 | $61,460 |
| Medical assistants | $36,930 | $46,410 | $49,110 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $60,720 | $74,660 | $79,670 |
| Massage therapists | $35,360 | $62,270 | $82,210 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $68,140 | $85,890 | $99,880 |
| Surgical technologists | $45,590 | $68,970 | $81,390 |
| Medical records specialists | $35,400 | $54,220 | $65,770 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Maryland (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 39 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 26 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 24 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $55,878 | $52,107 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | $54,567 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $55,878 | $52,107 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 7 | $55,878 | $52,107 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | $54,567 | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Anne Arundel Community College is a public community college in Arnold, Maryland, serving a large suburban area. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-level accreditation from bodies including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Physical Therapy Association, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the Maryland Board of Nursing. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. Among its 14 trade and career program families, the campus awards the most credentials in culinary & pastry schools, EMT & paramedic training, and medical assistant programs.
Federal data show a completion rate of 31.4%, which is below the Maryland state average of 46.9%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $8,250, and median earnings ten years after entry were $46,219. About 20.6% of students receive Pell Grants. Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With program families spanning short career-training tracks like EMT training and medical billing/coding alongside longer clinical programs such as radiology technology and surgical technology, this campus can suit both first-time students and adult career-changers, depending on the specific program's length and format, which prospective students should confirm directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status and outcome figures directly through the College Scorecard and by contacting the college.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Anne Arundel Community College offers 14 trade and career program families, with the most completers in culinary & pastry schools, EMT & paramedic training, and medical assistant programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Physical Therapy Association, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 31.4%, which is below the Maryland state average of 46.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,250, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $46,219, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (410) 777-2222 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public community college, which typically means lower published tuition for in-state students compared with for-profit institutions, though exact costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school to confirm the duration of specific programs like EMT training or medical assistant programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?161767, or by contacting the college directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both shorter career-training programs, such as EMT and medical billing/coding, and longer clinical programs, such as radiology and surgical technology, but specific fit for career-changers depends on program length and format not detailed in this data; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to learn what credential, if any, follows a specific program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Anne Arundel Community College at (410) 777-2222 or through its website, https://www.aacc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?161767 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.