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Cecil College
North East, Maryland · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: One Seahawk Drive, North East, MD 21901 · Phone: (410) 287-1000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Cecil College is a public trade and career school in North East, Maryland, offering medical assistant, LPN, and EMT training programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Cecil College's completion rate is 37.4%, below the Maryland state average of 46.9%; median graduate debt is $9,536 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,952.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Cecil College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid (FAFSA/Pell) can be used here, and 26.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
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 | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 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
Cecil College is a public community college in North East, Maryland, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-level accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Maryland Board of Nursing. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here (Title IV eligible). Among its trade and career offerings, the college most frequently awards credentials in medical assistant programs, LPN/LVN training, and EMT & paramedic training.
Federal data show a completion rate of 37.4%, which is below the Maryland state average of 46.9%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,536, and median earnings ten years after entry were $43,952. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 26.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students at this fringe rural campus.
Based on its short, credential-focused program families, Cecil College's trade offerings may suit students seeking a quicker path into healthcare-adjacent fields like medical assisting, nursing support, or emergency response, rather than a multi-year degree. Program length details beyond family type are not reported here, so prospective students should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the accreditors listed above and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard entry for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Cecil College offers medical assistant programs, LPN/LVN programs, and EMT & paramedic training. These are among its top three program families in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Cecil College 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 Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Cecil College is a Title IV eligible institution, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 37.4%, which is below the Maryland state average of 46.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
The median debt among graduates is $9,536, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,952, 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) 287-1000 or visit https://www.cecil.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Cecil College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents compared to private for-profit trade schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for medical assistant, LPN, or EMT training.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and other listed accreditors, and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?162104.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program families offered—medical assistant, LPN, and EMT training—are typically shorter, credential-focused paths rather than multi-year degrees, which may suit career changers, though specific scheduling details are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Cecil College at (410) 287-1000 or through its website, https://www.cecil.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included in this listing; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?162104 to compare institutions directly.
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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.