Maryland Higher Education Commission

Academic Programs and Career Training

Different types of education are available at Maryland colleges, universities, community colleges and private career schools. You can search the various program and training inventories provided below to find information that is of interest to you.

Maryland Colleges and Universities

• Degree & Certificate Programs:  
  Academic programs offered by Maryland community colleges, public 4-year institutions, and independent 2-year and independent 4-year institutions can be found by selecting a link to programs listed by;
  (a) area of interest, (b) institution and degree level, or (c) Classification of Programs (CIP).
  Also listed are designated statewide programs and healthcare manpower shortage programs.
   
• College Information Search:
  You can find colleges by tuition, enrollment, location, and type of degree.
   
• List of Colleges and Universities in Maryland including Regional Higher Education Centers.
   
• Attention BRAC-related personnel and their families: Are you interested in getting an advanced degree?
  Search and request information with the BRAC Graduate Degree Inquiry Referral system.
  
  
• High School Students: For information about “Early College Credit” such as dual enrollment or early college admission while attending high school refer to the FAQ on Early College Credit. 

Private Career School Training

• Private Career School Training:
  Over 300 diverse occupational training courses offered by more than 160 Maryland private career schools are identified.  Training ranges from cosmetology to dental assisting.  Training can be viewed by:  (a) career field, (b) school, (c) region, or (d) keyword.  Asterisk indicates Veteran approved.

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Training

• WIA Occupational Training:  
  Descriptions are provided of over 750 occupational training courses that are on the State List of Occupational Training Providers eligible for funding through the Federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA).  The state List includes training offered by more than 90 community colleges, colleges and universities, private career schools, and other training providers.  Training can be searched by
  (a) training type, (b) training provider, (c) county, or (d) keyword.