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Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, Maryland · Public community college
Address: 1000 College Circle, Wye Mills, MD 21679 · Phone: (410) 822-5400 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Chesapeake College is a public trade school in Wye Mills, Maryland, offering radiology, EMT, and surgical technologist programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education among others.
Chesapeake College has a 35.0% completion rate, below Maryland's 46.9% state average, and median earnings 10 years after entry of $36,301, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Chesapeake College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 22.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $68,140 | $85,890 | $99,880 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $39,960 | $48,100 | $61,460 |
| Surgical technologists | $45,590 | $68,970 | $81,390 |
| Medical assistants | $36,930 | $46,410 | $49,110 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | $46,676 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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
Chesapeake College is a public trade and career-training campus in Wye Mills, Maryland, located in a distant rural setting. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants toward their education. Its accreditation comes through several bodies depending on program, including the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the Maryland Board of Nursing. The campus's most-awarded trade programs are radiology and sonography programs, EMT and paramedic training, and surgical technologist programs, with medical assistant programs also offered.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 35.0%, which is below the Maryland state average of 46.9%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,301. Median debt of graduates, annual cost of attendance, and share of Pell recipients relative to peers were not reported for this campus in federal data, except that 22.9% of students receive Pell Grants. Total undergraduate enrollment is 1,320, with 28 trade program completers recorded.
This campus may suit students pursuing focused allied-health credentials such as radiology, EMT, or surgical technology training rather than a broad liberal-arts path; whether these programs fit an adult career-changer's schedule is not detailed in the data provided. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and detailed outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and by contacting the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Chesapeake College's top trade programs are radiology and sonography programs, EMT and paramedic training, and surgical technologist programs, with medical assistant programs also offered. The school reports 5 program families overall.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Chesapeake College is accredited. Accreditors include the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, 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, Chesapeake College participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 22.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 35.0%, which is below the Maryland state average of 46.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (410) 822-5400 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,301, per the U.S. Department of Education 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 directly or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Chesapeake College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-level funding support, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in the available data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and review federal outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?162168, or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not include details on scheduling or format needed to assess fit for adult career-changers. Contact the school directly to ask about program flexibility.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements after completing a program are not reported in the available federal data. Contact the school or the relevant state licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Chesapeake College at (410) 822-5400 or visit https://www.chesapeake.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset. Use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.
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.