Gaithersburg, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs. Gaithersburg has a population of about 69,225. Median household income is $107,496 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 52.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $156,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest General Studies Schools to Gaithersburg
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Gaithersburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Gaithersburg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Gaithersburg.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$64,249
Avg net price
$18,526/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$82,860
Avg net price
$15,678/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 96%
- Programs offered: 150
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$85,035
Avg net price
$22,102/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$65,287
Avg net price
$22,063/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 54%
- Programs offered: 56
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$69,960
Avg net price
$16,467/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 92
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,079
Avg net price
$26,505/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 40
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,490
Avg net price
$9,977/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,663
Avg net price
$21,916/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 56
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maryland schools on the Maryland general studies page.
General Studies Wages Near Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maryland statewide.
| Occupation |
Median Wage |
Source |
COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
| General and Operations Managers |
$156,460 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV |
$143,673 |
| Management Analysts |
$126,830 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV |
$116,465 |
| Human Resources Specialists |
$100,830 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV |
$92,590 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists |
$87,160 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV |
$80,037 |
| Writers and Authors |
$108,460 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV |
$99,596 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
$80,300 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV |
$73,737 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers |
$76,400 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV |
$70,156 |
| Social and Community Service Managers |
$101,240 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV |
$92,966 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Gaithersburg at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
69,225 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$107,496 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
52.4% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) |
108.9 (above U.S. average) |
BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Gaithersburg-Area Cities With General Studies Programs
- Rockville, MD – 4.7 mi away (66,940 pop)
- Herndon, VA – 14.7 mi away (24,393 pop)
- College Park, MD – 17.8 mi away (32,275 pop)
- Leesburg, VA – 18.4 mi away (52,607 pop)
- Laurel, MD – 19.0 mi away (25,853 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited general studies schools are near Gaithersburg, MD?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Gaithersburg. The closest is Montgomery College in Rockville, MD (3.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marymount University (16.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Gaithersburg?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Gaithersburg are: General and Operations Managers ($156,460), Management Analysts ($126,830), Writers and Authors ($108,460). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maryland statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Rockville instead of Gaithersburg?
Rockville, MD is 4.7 miles from Gaithersburg and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Gaithersburg an affordable place to study general studies?
Gaithersburg’s median household income of $107,496 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gaithersburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maryland public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: September 5, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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