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Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, Maryland · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215 · Phone: (410) 462-8300 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Apr 2026 · Probation · American Physical Therapy Association; Nov 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Baltimore City Community College is a public trade and career school in Baltimore, Maryland offering dental hygiene, LPN, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Baltimore City Community College has a 17.1% completion rate, below the Maryland state average of 46.9%, and median earnings of $36,025 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Baltimore City Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 44.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental hygienists | $85,440 | $107,830 | $120,070 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $60,720 | $74,660 | $79,670 |
| Medical assistants | $36,930 | $46,410 | $49,110 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 26 | $67,842 | $55,512 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | $50,861 | $51,690 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 2 | $46,038 | $35,416 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 2 | 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
Baltimore City Community College is a public community college located in Baltimore, Maryland. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here (Title IV eligible). The school holds accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-level accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Maryland Board of Nursing. Its trade and career programs are concentrated in health-related fields, with the largest number of completers in dental hygiene programs, LPN/LVN programs, and medical assistant programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 17.1%, which is below the Maryland state average of 46.9%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,025. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 44.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students.
This campus may suit students pursuing short, credential-focused health programs such as dental hygiene, practical nursing, or medical assisting, though program length details are not provided in this data and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students, including adult career changers, should verify current accreditation status, program offerings, and outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and by contacting the school directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Baltimore City Community College's top trade programs are dental hygiene (26 completers), LPN/LVN (23 completers), and medical assistant programs (7 completers), within a broader set of five program families including surgical tech and medical billing/coding.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Physical Therapy Association, and the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 17.1%, which is below the Maryland state average of 46.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard link or contact the school directly.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,025, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (410) 462-8300 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 school, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-level oversight, though specific cost figures aren't reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?161864 or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program mix, focused on health credentials like dental hygiene and LPN training, may appeal to career changers, but specific scheduling or adult-learner support details are not reported in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Baltimore City Community College at (410) 462-8300 or through its website at https://www.bccc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, 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.