CSM Student Outcomes

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  • La Plata, MD
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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

17% vs. 41.9% national median

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,400 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending College of Southern Maryland
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $30,000 per year
after 7 years $36,000 per year
after 8 years $35,100 per year
after 9 years $40,000 per year
after 10 years $41,400 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former College of Southern Maryland students who are working and no longer in school is $41,400, which is 21% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$9,000

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

11%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$93 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

42% vs. 47% national average

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Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to College of Southern Maryland often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=162122.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026