Hood College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,194
students enrolled
23,000
alumni, as the college reports
582
degrees and certificates a year
57%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$20,873
average net price a year
Tuition $45,120
$48,415
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$57,089
median earnings, 10 years after entry
86% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 19% | 113 |
| Computer & information sciences | 18% | 103 |
| Biological sciences | 12% | 67 |
| Business & management | 12% | 67 |
| Psychology | 9% | 50 |
AI and data programs
Hood College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Hood College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Frederick County, where the college is.
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161
open professional jobs
13
entry level
2 say no experience is needed
4%
ask for AI skills
6 jobs
3.3%
unemployment in Frederick County
2026-08 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier
$120,458
median household income
Frederick County
51%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, computer & information sciences, biological sciences, which lead to academic (1 open), programs (6 open), engineering (39 open), data & analytics (6 open), security (1 open), product (3 open).
Hiring most: Leidos Biomedical Research (15), Amazon (11), Oshkosh (8), Federal Emergency Management Agency (5), LHH (5), Thermo Fisher Scientific (5), Turner Construction (5), Aston Carter (3).
What they hire for: Operations (40), Engineering (39), Finance (19), Sales (10), Clinical (8), Research (7). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Frederick County Workforce Services.
- Frederick County American Job CenterFrederick · 301-600-2255 · Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Hood College?
- Hood College enrolls about 1,194 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Frederick, Maryland. It awards about 582 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Hood College?
- 57% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Hood College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $48,415 six years after entry and $57,089 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Hood College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Hood College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Hood College?
- 161 open professional jobs are listed in Frederick County, 13 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Leidos Biomedical Research has the most openings.
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