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Carroll Community College
Westminster, Maryland · Public community college
Address: 1601 Washington Rd, Westminster, MD 21157 · Phone: (410) 386-8000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Carroll Community College is a public trade school in Westminster, Maryland, offering medical assistant, LPN, and EMT programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Carroll Community College's completion rate is 38.7%, below the state average of 46.9%; median graduate debt is $11,750 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $44,349, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Carroll Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is available, and 15.2% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $36,930 | $46,410 | $49,110 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $60,720 | $74,660 | $79,670 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $39,960 | $48,100 | $61,460 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 19 | $48,732 | $48,563 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 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
Carroll Community College is a public trade and career school in Westminster, Maryland. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help pay for programs here. The campus holds accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, along with program-specific accreditation from the Maryland Board of Nursing, the National League for Nursing's Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation, and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Its most-awarded trade programs are medical assistant programs, LPN/LVN programs, and EMT & paramedic training.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 38.7%, which is below the state average of 46.9% for comparable programs. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $11,750, and median earnings ten years after entry were $44,349. About 15.2% of students received Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, career-focused credentials in healthcare and emergency services fields, such as those changing careers into medical assisting, nursing support, or emergency medical services, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, and confirm program details with the school before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Carroll Community College's most-awarded trade programs are medical assistant programs (19), LPN/LVN programs (18), and EMT & paramedic training (4), across 4 total trade program offerings.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. It holds regional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, plus program-specific accreditation from the Maryland Board of Nursing, the National League for Nursing's Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation, and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 38.7%, 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 $11,750, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $44,349, per the College Scorecard.
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) 386-8000 or visit https://www.carrollcc.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Carroll Community College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition for in-state residents compared with private for-profit trade schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and review outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?405872.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers healthcare and emergency-services programs like medical assisting, LPN training, and EMT training, which may appeal to career changers, but specific scheduling or format details for adult learners are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Carroll Community College at (410) 386-8000 or through its website at https://www.carrollcc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby trade schools is not reported in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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.