Business & Commerce at College of Southern Maryland
If you are interested in studying Business & Commerce, take a look at what College of Southern Maryland. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of Southern Maryland is located in La Plata, MD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 58 business & commerce degrees were granted at College of Southern Maryland.
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Online Class Availability at College of Southern Maryland
Online coursework is an option at College of Southern Maryland. Of 5,062 students, 1,205 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,529 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at College of Southern Maryland
Use these rankings to compare College of Southern Maryland’s Business & Commerce program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #6 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #10 of 18 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #34 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #145 of 567 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #152 of 561 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from College of Southern Maryland
Students who complete College of Southern Maryland’s Business & Commerce program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,332 |
| 4 years | $51,737 |
| 5 years | $70,298 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Business & Commerce graduates from College of Southern Maryland earn a median of $51,737, compared with $41,819 for all College of Southern Maryland graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Business & Commerce graduates from College of Southern Maryland comes in at $5,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Business & Commerce graduates at College of Southern Maryland, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Business & Commerce graduates at College of Southern Maryland are 67% women (39) and 33% men (19).
Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at College of Southern Maryland
Of the 54 associate’s business & commerce degrees awarded at College of Southern Maryland, 65% were women (35) and 35% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at College of Southern Maryland.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Minority students account for 22% of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at College of Southern Maryland, lower than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at College of Southern Maryland
The Business & Commerce program at College of Southern Maryland offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 58 |
Best-Paid Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Students who finish Business & Commerce program at College of Southern Maryland pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Business & Commerce majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.