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Frederick Community College
Frederick, Maryland · Public community college
Address: 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702 · Phone: (301) 846-2400 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Frederick Community College is a public trade school in Frederick, Maryland offering surgical technologist, construction trades, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Frederick Community College has a 37.4% completion rate, below the state average of 46.9%, with median graduate debt of $8,150 and median earnings of $46,449 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Frederick Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 16.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical technologists | $45,590 | $68,970 | $81,390 |
| Construction laborers | $36,430 | $46,960 | $55,540 |
| Medical assistants | $36,930 | $46,410 | $49,110 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $38,310 | $61,590 | $78,590 |
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 | 19 | $50,504 | $47,260 | not reported |
| Construction Trades, Other | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | $30,409 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | 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
Frederick Community College is a public trade and career school in Frederick, Maryland, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Maryland Board of Nursing. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. The campus awards credentials across several program families, most notably surgical technologist programs, construction trades programs, and medical assistant programs, with 7 total program families offered.
Among the roughly 4,203 undergraduates enrolled, 49 completed trade programs. The overall completion rate is 37.4 percent, below the state average of 46.9 percent. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,150, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,449. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 16.4 percent of students receive Pell Grants.
Located in a small city setting, this campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on credential programs in fields like surgical technology, construction trades, or medical assisting, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so fit for adult career-changers should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and outcome figures independently using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and by contacting the college directly before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Frederick Community College offers 7 program families, most notably surgical technologist programs, construction trades programs, and medical assistant programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 37.4 percent, which is below the Maryland state average of 46.9 percent.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,150, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,449, 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 at (301) 846-2400 or visit https://www.frederick.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Frederick Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state funding support.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and outcomes using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?162557 or by contacting the college directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers depends on program length and schedule, which are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Frederick Community College at (301) 846-2400 or through its website at https://www.frederick.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative placement or outcome data against nearby schools is not reported in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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.