Why Carroll

Spend Less Earning Your Degree

Carroll offers an exceptional education at an extraordinary value. If you are just starting your college education, you’ll pay less than half of what you would pay for the first two years of a typical 4-year college. The money you save from two years at Carroll could pay for your junior year tuition at your transfer university!

Additionally, dually enrolled students (those taking college classes while attending high school or home schooling) not only get a head start on college, but can take Carroll classes at no cost to them except for fees and books.

Transferable Credits Open More Doors

With a degree from Carroll, you boost your chances of being accepted into the 4-year program of your choice. Many of our partner schools offer special scholarships to transfer students.

To date, Carroll students have transferred to 963 different 4-year colleges nationwide, including Towson University, Stevenson University, University of Maryland—Baltimore County, University of Baltimore, Frostburg State University, and many more.

We Guide You to Where You Are Going

Whether you are straight out of high school or a working adult returning to college to earn your degree, Carroll offers the advising and academic support you need to achieve your goals.

Every credit student gets access to a team of advisors: 

• Your Academic Advisor will oversee your personalized learning path, mapping out your coursework from the time you arrive here until you complete your degree.
• Your Career Counselor will help you decide what your professional goals are, implement a career plan and overcome any obstacles that may be in your way.  

Our Academic Center also offers resources to develop your full learning potential, including free tutoring for all courses with professional and peer tutors, student mentors, and study groups.

Our Faculty Takes You Farther

92% of Carroll’s professors hold a Master’s degree or higher, bringing their breadth of knowledge and expertise to their students.

Carroll also features smaller class sizes. The average class size at Carroll is 17 students. Small class sizes mean students get more individualized attention from their professors, better helping them to succeed when they need it most.

Get Hired After You Graduate

Employers love Carroll grads. Thousands of our former students are employed in Carroll County today. The quality of instruction and comprehensive curriculum here ensure that you will have the skills you need to launch a successful career.

Classes at Times Convenient for You

Carroll offers alternative class time options to fit your schedule, including evening, online and Saturday classes.

Develop Your Professional Skills

If you are a working professional, Carroll offers flexible non-credit programs for vocational development and training to prepare you for career advancement or a career change, or to get a professional license or gain industry certification in as little as two months.

Business Solutions, a service of Carroll Community College, provides comprehensive services and resources to local businesses of all sizes, from startups to large corporations.

Enrich Yourself (and Your Kids)

People of all ages come to Carroll to fulfill their passions for learning and growth. Noncredit courses for personal enrichment allow you to discover something new, build your knowledge of a topic, or just have a good time.

Children and young adults can enjoy our Kids@Carroll and Teen College programs which bring thousands of youths to Carroll’s campus every summer to learn new skills, meet new friends, and have fun.

Carroll also offers GED courses and support to help individuals obtain their high school diploma, and provides English classes for non-English speakers. Both help further educational and employment opportunities.