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Founded in 1958, the College of Southern Maryland or CSM is a public, regional community college, located in La Plata, Maryland. It has campuses and training centers in Charles County, St. Mary's County and Calvert County. The four campuses in Southern Maryland are:
CSM confers over 120 programs in different fields of study, including Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degree programs. CSM also offers a wide range of continuing education certificates and career training programs.
The official mascot of CSM is "Hawks". The College has 5 intercollegiate men's teams and 5 intercollegiate women's teams that compete in the NCJAA, Division III. The College also has a cheerleading team.
College Of Southern Maryland is found in La Plata, Maryland. La Plata is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at College Of Southern Maryland.
The school is known for its programs in business and management and computer science and engineering.
College Of Southern Maryland accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at College Of Southern Maryland is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 7,534 in 2005 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
College Of Southern Maryland
8730 Mitchell Rd
La Plata, MD 20646-0910
General Phone: (301) 934-2251
Admissions Phone: (301) 934-7764
Financial Aid Phone: (301) 934-7531
http://www.csmd.edu
College Of Southern Maryland awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 265 | liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 191 | accounting technology, business, business management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 103 | information technology, computer programming |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 87 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Education And Teaching | 34 | education, elementary school teaching |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and administration, fire-fighting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | mental and social health services, massage therapy, physical therapist assistant |
| Law | 20 | legal assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | CAD and design, electronics tech, engineering technician, manufacturing tech |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | child care management |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | medical secretary, medical records tech |
| Engineering | 6 | engineering |
| Medical Support And Technology | 5 | mental health services tech |
| Office And Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Media | 2 | communications tech courses |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of Southern Maryland in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 658 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 133 | 17 |
In 2005, College Of Southern Maryland had a total enrollment of 7,534 students (4,256 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 98% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of La Plata, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (301) 934-7764
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,608 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,789 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
College Of Southern Maryland participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 206400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (301) 934-7531
College Of Southern Maryland has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 39 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 27 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $85,576 | 5 | $83,914 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $64,186 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $73,327 | 9 | $73,840 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $68,058 | 27 | $64,233 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $56,340 | 4 | $52,030 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $46,510 | 18 | $49,124 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $63,560 | 51 | $56,859 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 39 | 38 | 77 |
| Basketball | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 28 | 44 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of Southern Maryland Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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