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57 Colleges
$50,943 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$24,224 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Maryland ranked #36 in the nation for trade school degrees handed out in 2021. Around 6,220 students received some type of diploma that year. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in Maryland is $12,736 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $18,235 a year.

An estimated 53% of college students in Maryland take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,056 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

North American Trade Schools

Baltimore, Maryland
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
88% Freshmen Loans

There are 627 students at North American Trade Schools in total, 627 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 88% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,825 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from North American Trade Schools is $37,322.

Public Public vs. Private
$6,918 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
14% Freshmen Loans

There are 17,573 students at CCBC in total, 4,901 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 14% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,449 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from CCBC is $33,166.

#3

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$9,230 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
7% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Anne Arundel Community College is 11,948, which includes 3,188 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 7% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,306 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,302 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
78% Freshmen Loans

There are 662 full-time undergraduates at Lincoln Tech - Columbia, and 870 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 78% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,586 a year. Lincoln Tech - Columbia has a 2.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,481 during the early-career years.

#5

All-State Career - Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
74% Freshmen Loans

There are 525 full-time undergraduates at All-State Career - Baltimore, and 525 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Roughly 74% of students at All-State Career - Baltimore take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,404 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from All-State Career - Baltimore is $28,962.

#6

Fortis College - Landover

Landover, Maryland
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,973 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
85% Freshmen Loans

There are 712 full-time undergraduates at Fortis College - Landover, and 712 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

Roughly 85% of students at Fortis College - Landover take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,285 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Fortis College - Landover is $31,259.

#7

Fortis Institute - Towson

Towson, Maryland
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
79% Freshmen Loans

There are 558 full-time undergraduates at Fortis Institute - Towson, and 558 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 36 to 1.

Approximately 79% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,817 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Fortis Institute - Towson is $30,440.

#8

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$10,818 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Towson University is 21,917, of which 18,730 students are undergraduates and of those, 16,238 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 36% are men and 64% are women.

Roughly 44% of students at Towson take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,607 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Towson is $51,306.

#9

Allegany College of Maryland

Cumberland, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$8,720 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,523 students at Allegany College of Maryland in total, 871 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Approximately 41% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,195 a year. Allegany College of Maryland has a 4.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Allegany College of Maryland is $30,055.

Public Public vs. Private
$7,848 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
34% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Maryland Global Campus is 58,526, of which 47,080 students are undergraduates and of those, 10,425 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UMGC is 5.0 years.

Approximately 34% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,842 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from UMGC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $50,987 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$6,390 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,433 students at HCC in total, 1,193 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 25% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,120 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from HCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,409 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#12

Cortiva Institute-Baltimore

Linthicum, Maryland
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
84% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Cortiva Institute-Baltimore is 316, which includes 286 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Roughly 84% of students at Cortiva Institute-Baltimore take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,438 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Cortiva Institute-Baltimore is $25,060.

Public Public vs. Private
$6,194 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
15% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Prince George’s Community College is 11,357, which includes 3,504 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 15% of students at PGCC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,666 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from PGCC is $36,413.

#14

Baltimore City Community College

Baltimore, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$3,314 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,181 students at Baltimore City Community College in total, 1,180 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,958 during the early-career years.

#14

Montgomery College

Rockville, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$10,254 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Montgomery College is 20,037, which includes 6,902 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 8% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,924 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,124 during the early-career years.

#16

Howard Community College

Columbia, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$7,704 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
7% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,683 full-time undergraduates at HCC, and 9,566 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

7% of HCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,592 a year. HCC has a 2.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,393 during the early-career years.

#16

Aveda Institute - Maryland

Bel Air, Maryland
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
64% Freshmen Loans

There are 135 students at Aveda Institute - Maryland in total, 135 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 64% of students at Aveda Institute - Maryland take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $10,227 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Aveda Institute - Maryland with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $20,955 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#18

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$7,200 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
7% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at College of Southern Maryland is 6,164, which includes 2,001 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

7% of CSM students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,964 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from CSM with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,133 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#19

Institute of Health Sciences

Hunt Valley, Maryland
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,100 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
89% Freshmen Loans

There are 99 full-time undergraduates at Institute of Health Sciences, and 99 students altogether. Institute of Health Sciences has a freshman retention rate of 100%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Roughly 89% of students at Institute of Health Sciences take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,553 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $71,191 during the early-career years.

#20

Wor-Wic Community College

Salisbury, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$6,720 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
14% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,705 students at Wor-Wic Community College in total, 667 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 14% of students at Wor-Wic Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $2,899 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,138 during the early-career years.

#21

Hair Academy Inc-New Carrollton

New Carrollton, Maryland
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
80% Freshmen Loans

There are 394 students at Hair Academy Inc-New Carrollton in total, 37 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

Roughly 80% of students at Hair Academy Inc-New Carrollton take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,078 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Hair Academy Inc-New Carrollton with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $17,025 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#22

Hair Academy II

Hillcrest Heights, Maryland
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
96% Freshmen Loans

There are 155 students at Hair Academy II in total, 40 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

Roughly 96% of students at Hair Academy II take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,625 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $19,215 during the early-career years.

#23

Frederick Community College

Frederick, Maryland
Public Public vs. Private
$7,444 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
10% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,719 full-time undergraduates at Frederick Community College, and 5,756 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

10% of Frederick Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,003 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,028 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
82% Freshmen Loans

There are 190 full-time undergraduates at The TEMPLE Annapolis, and 191 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 82% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,982 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,019 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
82% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at The Temple - A Paul Mitchell Partner School is 195, which includes 194 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

82% of The TEMPLE Frederick students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,344 a year. The TEMPLE Frederick has a 2.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,019 during the early-career years.

Other Maryland Trade Schools

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Hair Expressions Academy 74
27 Paul Mitchell the School Jessup 62
28 Chesapeake College 59
29 Montgomery Beauty School 43
30 Award Beauty School 40
31 Columbia Institute 39
32 Carroll Community College 38
33 Cecil College 37
33 Salisbury University 37
35 Harford Community College 36
35 Blades School of Hair Design 36
37 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 34
38 Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel 31
39 Washington Adventist University 28
40 Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex 27
41 Baltimore Studio of Hair Design 26
41 University of Maryland - Baltimore 26
43 Coppin State University 20
44 Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie 19
45 Empire Beauty School-Owings Mills 17
46 Delmarva Beauty Academy 16
47 University of Maryland - Baltimore County 12
47 Holistic Massage Training Institute 12
49 Frostburg State University 7
50 Garrett College 5
50 Morgan State University 5
52 Capitol Technology University 4
52 Stevenson University 4
54 Notre Dame of Maryland University 2
55 Goucher College 0
55 Loyola University Maryland 0
55 University of Maryland - College Park 0

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