College of Southern Maryland: programs, outcomes and local jobs

College of Southern Maryland at a glance

• 4,512

  students enrolled

• 1,599

  degrees and certificates a year

• 33%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,204

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,880 in state, $7,560 out of state

• $37,269

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $44,435

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  81% working

What students study

AI and data programs

College of Southern Maryland reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around College of Southern Maryland

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Charles County, where the college is.

• 58

  open professional jobs

• 12

  entry level

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 3.9%

  unemployment in Charles County

  2026-09 · down 0.7 points from a year earlier

• $120,592

  median household income

  Charles County

• 45%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (1 open), sales (5 open), operations (8 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: Akima (7), V2X (5), Akima Infrastructure Protection (3), Bowhead Mission Solutions (3), Akima Infrastructure Services (2), Booz Allen Hamilton (2), Cintas (2), ClearanceJobs (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (13), Data & Analytics (11), Operations (8), Programs (7), Sales (5), Clinical (2). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Southern Maryland Workforce Development Board.

• Southern MD JobSource -Waldorf American Job CenterWaldorf · 301-645-8712 · 8:30am - 4pm Mon - Fri

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is College of Southern Maryland?

College of Southern Maryland enrolls about 4,512 students and is a public 2-year institution in La Plata, Maryland. It awards about 1,599 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at College of Southern Maryland?

33% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do College of Southern Maryland graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,269 six years after entry and $44,435 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does College of Southern Maryland offer AI or data science degrees?

College of Southern Maryland reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near College of Southern Maryland?

58 open professional jobs are listed in Charles County, 12 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Akima has the most openings.