Chesapeake College

Chesapeake College is a public two-year institution located in Wye Mills, Maryland, in a rural distant setting. The college enrolls 2,431 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 32.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 21% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 67% (IPEDS 2023).

Chesapeake College offers certificate programs in healthcare and engineering technology fields. Programs include Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Physical Therapy Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Surgical Technology/Technologist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.

Wye Mills is located on Maryland's Eastern Shore, serving students from Queen Anne's, Talbot, Caroline, Kent, and Dorchester counties. Chesapeake College is the primary postsecondary institution for this rural region, offering healthcare and technical credentials to students who might otherwise face significant barriers to accessing higher education.