Cost & ROI · 2026
Is Baltimore City Community College worth it?
Pay $15,987/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $36,025 ten years out — about 2.3× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: C.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
Baltimore City Community College vs Maryland avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical Maryland college and the typical US college.
| Metric | Baltimore City Community College | Maryland avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▲ $15,987 | $16,790 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $36,025 | $55,410 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | — | $18,923 | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▼ 17.1% | 47.2% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | — | 69.8% | 72.3% |
Hidden cost
What you actually pay, by family income
Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.
Total cost
4-year cost projection
Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.
Sticker price (without aid) would run roughly $91,160 over four years. Most students get $6,803/yr in grants and scholarships.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median Baltimore City Community College grad earns about -$359,000 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).
Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.
The verdict
What the numbers say about Baltimore City Community College
The average student at Baltimore City Community College pays $15,987 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $22,790 published sticker price. That is below the MD average net price of $16,790.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $36,025 — below the MD median of $55,410. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.
Smart alternatives
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Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at Baltimore City Community College?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $15,987 per year. That's $6,803/yr in financial aid against the $22,790 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $63,948.
How much do Baltimore City Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Baltimore City Community College graduates earn a median of $36,025 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 2.3× the annual net cost.
Is Baltimore City Community College worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns Baltimore City Community College a value grade of C — top 73% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $15,987/yr, earn $36,025/yr ten years out, ROI score of 5.63. Exceptional Investment.
What financial aid is available at Baltimore City Community College?
44.3% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 0% take federal student loans. On average, students get $6,803 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.
What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at Baltimore City Community College?
In-state tuition is $3,314 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $7,394 per year — a difference of $4,080/yr or $16,320 over four years.
How does net price change with family income at Baltimore City Community College?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $15,978. See the chart below for all five income bands.
How we calculate ROI
Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →