College of Southern Maryland

College of Southern Maryland is a public two-year institution located in La Plata, MD, in a rural fringe setting. The college enrolls 7,707 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 39.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 33% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 69% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers an extensive selection of certificate programs across health, technology, and construction fields. Programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Physical Therapy Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Building/Construction Finishing Management and Inspection, and Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies.

Located in Charles County, Maryland, the College of Southern Maryland serves students in the southern Maryland region. Its broad program mix supports workforce development in healthcare, information technology, and the building trades for a largely suburban and rural population.