College of Southern Maryland
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) offers hands-on training for various skilled trades and healthcare careers through its workforce training and associate degree programs. The Center for Trades and Energy Training provides specialized instruction in areas like construction, electrical, HVAC, and welding, utilizing modern labs and equipment. CSM also connects students with potential employers through job posting services, cooperative education, and on-campus recruitment events.
Programs Analyzed
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All Programs at College of Southern Maryland
2 trade programs at College of Southern Maryland, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Nursing
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85 | $73,576/yr | $9,900 |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare nationwide → Compare in MD → |
50 | $29,862/yr | $11,000 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
More Trade Schools in Maryland
Top-scored trade schools elsewhere in Maryland, ranked by average TradeSchoolOutlook Score across their programs.
Apprenticeship Pathways in Maryland
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in Maryland. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
Trade Schools Near La Plata
Other cities in Maryland with multiple trade schools, sorted by distance from La Plata.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 2 trade and vocational programs at College of Southern Maryland using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.