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FINANCIAL AID RATE

57%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

14:1

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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Entrepreneurship Degree

An entrepreneur is an individual possessing both the capacity and willingness to manage, develop, and organize resources of a business and all associated risks in order to generate a profit. Get more details below including other Maryland colleges that offer entrepreneurship degrees.

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Howard Community College

401 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MD

History
Howard Community College, located in Columbia, Maryland, was founded in 1966 and is the fourteenth of Maryland's sixteen community colleges, two year institutions that serve the local community and offer a variety of resources and programs for educational and career advancement. HCC serves the residents of Howard County and nearby outlying areas. The school's first classes were offered in 1970, to just over 600 students, a number today that exceeds over 28,000 a year. The school motto is “You can get there from here” and prides itself as a starting point for students' postsecondary educations and careers. The mission of the school is to provide pathways for students to achieve their goals. HCC continues to add structures and update facilities as part of its ongoing mission to provide the best education possible, to that end the school is perpetually examining its program offerings, updating them as necessary and adding new programs as needed.


Academics
HCC offers associate's degrees and vocational certificates as well as programs designed to assist students in transferring to four year institutions. HCC serves over 28,000 students annually (some 10,000 of which pursued degree or career programs) and provides a wide variety of programs and courses for every educational need. Career and technical programs provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce immediately after graduation. Such students will be able to complete duties and tasks professionally thanks to a combination of classroom and practical educations. Academic programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education at low cost, and upon completion transfer to a four year institution where they may complete a bachelor's degree.


Programs offered include:

Individuals may also take non-credit courses which allows the exploration of personal interests and adult education courses which invites individuals who may not have completed their education to return to school and do so.


Admissions and Financial Aid
Applying to HCC requires students to fill out the standard application form and submit it to the Office of Admissions and Advising along with $25.00 dollars. application and fee and a prospective student must simply fill out the one that is appropriate for him or her. As an open enrollment school, any students who meets the minimum standards for entry will be accepted and allowed to register for classes. Some programs, such as nursing, may require a different


Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and work study programs. Students in need of aid must complete the various forms and supply documentation as noted within those materials to be considered for aid. The most important of these applications is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine eligibility and awards. Scholarships may also be available, often requiring a separate application and awarded for reasons unique to the scholarship. HCC also provides an online financial aid resource through their website outlining the various scholarships, grants and loans available to Maryland students and how to apply for them.

Students Enrolled in the Entrepreneurship Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Howard Community College offers an associate's degree program in entrepreneurship.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male1
Female1

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black1
Multiple Races1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Entrepreneurship program at Howard Community College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

    • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 53
      • Average Hourly Rate: $70.62
      • Average Annual Salary: $146890

    Regulatory Affairs Managers

    Description

    Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

    Career Outlook & Projections ()

    According to the BLS, regulatory affairs managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.9% from 2014 to 2024

    Salary & Wages

      • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
        • Total Employment: 31
        • Average Hourly Rate: $63.61
        • Average Annual Salary: $132310

      Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

      Admission Requirements & Details

      The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Howard Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

      College Credits Accepted

      • Dual Credits
      • Life Experience Credits
      • AP Course Credits
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      Academics & Student Services

      Student Services

      To help support students, Howard Community College may offer services to students like those listed below:

      • Online course work available
      • Night and weekend classes available
      • Remedial instructional courses
      • Academic counseling for students
      • Work study style employment
      • Employment search assistance
      • Day care

      Intercollegiate Athletics

      Howard Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

      • Basketball
      • Lacrosse
      • Soccer
      • Track and Field, Outdoor
      • Track and Field, X-Country
      • Volleyball