Garrett College

Garrett College is a public two-year institution located in McHenry, Maryland, in a rural distant setting in the western part of the state. The college enrolls 755 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 34.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 32% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 55% (IPEDS 2023).

Garrett College offers vocational and technical certificate programs including Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), both at the two-to-four-year certificate level. These programs address local workforce needs in cybersecurity and emergency services.

Set in the mountains of western Maryland, Garrett College provides accessible higher education options for residents of Garrett County and surrounding rural communities. Its focused program offerings in technology and emergency services align with regional employment opportunities.