<p>That could work well, but be aware that transferring credits might, or might not, be a problem. Look into that before making a decision.</p>
<p>Some state universities will accept all, or most, credits from in-state community colleges. Depends on the state. I do not know about Maryland. Their website should address this issue.</p>
<p>Also, make sure that the courses you take at CC are as close as possible to what you would take at U.Maryland. </p>