Essex Community College

Since 1957, CCBC has opened the doors to accessible, affordable, high-quality education empowering generations of area residents to improve their lives and the lives of others. CCBC offers the region’s most expansive selection of degree, certificate and workplace certification programs that prepare students for transfer, job entry and career advancement in local job growth industries such as business, education, health care, information technology, cybersecurity, construction and transportation. Each year, more than 63,000 students enroll at the college’s main campuses, extension centers and online, while some 3 million enjoy the college’s performing arts, galleries, planetarium and athletic facilities. CCBC graduates take advantage of tremendous tuition savings and guaranteed transfer to University of Maryland system schools, while graduates of the CCBC Honors program move on to many of the nation’s most selective colleges and universities, often on scholarship. CCBC is nationally recognized as a leader in innovative learning strategies, among the nation’s top associate degree producers, and is designated as a Military Times Best College 2018. Classes available on campus as well as online. Financial aid available to those who qualify.