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Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, Maryland · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 11400 Robinwood Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21742 · Phone: (240) 500-2530 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Hagerstown Community College is a public trade and career school in Hagerstown, Maryland offering CDL training, dental hygiene, and LPN programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Hagerstown Community College has a 39.0% completion rate versus a 46.9% state average, with graduates carrying a median debt of $11,000 and median earnings of $41,615 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Hagerstown Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is accepted, and 21.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $43,670 | $59,360 | $69,270 |
| Dental hygienists | $85,440 | $107,830 | $120,070 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $60,720 | $74,660 | $79,670 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $68,140 | $85,890 | $99,880 |
| Medical records specialists | $35,400 | $54,220 | $65,770 |
| Dental assistants | $35,560 | $48,620 | $58,820 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 121 | $48,461 | $42,682 | $4,750 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 34 | $63,624 | $53,984 | $13,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 25 | not reported | not reported | $9,250 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 23 | $46,452 | $43,798 | $18,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | $29,900 | $27,874 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | $11,751 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | $11,751 |
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
Hagerstown Community College is a public two-year college in Hagerstown, Maryland. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with specific programs additionally recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, 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. The college's most-completed trade programs are CDL / truck driving training, dental hygiene, and LPN/LVN preparation, among eight program families offered including medical billing and coding and dental assisting.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 39.0%, which is below the Maryland state average of 46.9%. Graduates who took out federal loans carried a median debt of $11,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were $41,615. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 21.3% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment among the school's roughly 2,948 undergraduates.
This mix of short CDL training and longer allied-health programs like dental hygiene and LPN preparation may suit both quick career-entry seekers and those pursuing longer clinical credentials, though program length details themselves are not reported here. Adults considering a career change should weigh the below-average completion rate against the specific program they're pursuing. To verify current accreditation status, program details, and outcomes, check with the listed accreditors directly or review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Hagerstown Community College offers eight program families, most notably CDL/truck driving training, dental hygiene, and LPN/LVN programs, along with radiology tech, medical billing and coding, and dental assisting.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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 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 financial 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 39.0%, which is below the Maryland state average of 46.9%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans had a median debt of $11,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry were $41,615, 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 (240) 500-2530 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 college, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents compared to private for-profit institutions, though specific cost figures aren't reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for CDL, dental hygiene, LPN, or other offerings.
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 named accreditors, and review enrollment and outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?162690.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both shorter programs like CDL training and longer clinical programs like dental hygiene and LPN preparation, which may fit different timelines for career changers, though specific scheduling and format details are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Hagerstown Community College at (240) 500-2530 or through its website at https://www.hagerstowncc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparisons with other schools; consult the College Scorecard link for regional comparisons of similar programs.
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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.