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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.

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#1

North American Trade Schools

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

There are 627 full-time undergraduates at North American Trade Schools, and 627 students altogether. 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.

Students who graduate from North American Trade Schools with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,322 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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

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

14% of CCBC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,449 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,166 during the early-career years.

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#3

Anne Arundel Community College

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

There are 3,188 full-time undergraduates at AACC, and 11,948 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

7% of AACC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans 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.

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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.

Roughly 78% of students at Lincoln Tech - Columbia take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount 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%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Lincoln Tech - Columbia is $34,481.

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#5

All-State Career - Baltimore

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

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

74% of All-State Career - Baltimore students take out loans to afford college costs. 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.

Students who graduate from All-State Career - Baltimore with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,962 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#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.

Approximately 85% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,285 a year. Fortis College - Landover has a 5.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Fortis College - Landover with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,259 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#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.

79% of Fortis Institute - Towson students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,817 a year. Fortis Institute - Towson has a 4.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Fortis Institute - Towson with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,440 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#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. For undergraduates at Towson, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

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

44% of Towson students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,607 a year. Towson has a 1.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Towson with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $51,306 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#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.

Roughly 41% of students at Allegany College of Maryland take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,195 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,055 during the early-career years.

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

There are 58,526 students at UMGC in total, 47,080 of which 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. UMGC has a 1.2% 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 $50,987 during the early-career years.

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#11

Hagerstown Community College

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

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

Roughly 25% of students at HCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,120 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,409 during the early-career years.

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#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.

84% of Cortiva Institute-Baltimore students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,438 a year. Cortiva Institute-Baltimore has a 5.0% 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 $25,060 during the early-career years.

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

There are 11,357 students at PGCC in total, 3,504 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 15% of the students who attend this school take out loans. 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%!

Students who graduate from PGCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $36,413 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#14

Baltimore City Community College

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

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

Students who graduate from Baltimore City Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,958 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#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.

Students who graduate from Montgomery College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,124 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#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.

Roughly 7% of students at HCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,592 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from HCC is $37,393.

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#16

Aveda Institute - Maryland

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

The total student population at Aveda Institute - Maryland is 135, which includes 135 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 64% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $10,227 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $20,955 during the early-career years.

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#18

College of Southern Maryland

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

There are 6,164 students at CSM in total, 2,001 are 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 average amount of student loans is $4,964 a year. CSM has a 2.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

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.

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#19

Institute of Health Sciences

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

The total student population at Institute of Health Sciences is 99, which includes 99 full-time undergraduates. The freshman retention rate at Institute of Health Sciences is 100%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

89% of Institute of Health Sciences students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans 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.

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#20

Wor-Wic Community College

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

There are 667 full-time undergraduates at Wor-Wic Community College, and 2,705 students altogether. 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 student loan default rate of 2.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

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

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#21

Hair Academy Inc-New Carrollton

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

There are 37 full-time undergraduates at Hair Academy Inc-New Carrollton, and 394 students altogether. 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 average amount of student loans 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.

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#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.

Approximately 96% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,625 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Hair Academy II is $19,215.

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#23

Frederick Community College

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

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

Roughly 10% of students at Frederick Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,003 a year. Frederick Community College has a 4.3% 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 Frederick Community College is $36,028.

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

There are 191 students at The TEMPLE Annapolis in total, 190 are full-time undergraduates. 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%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from The TEMPLE Annapolis is $27,019.

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

There are 195 students at The TEMPLE Frederick in total, 194 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 82% of students at The TEMPLE Frederick take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans 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.

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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 Blades School of Hair Design 36
35 Harford Community College 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 Holistic Massage Training Institute 12
47 University of Maryland - Baltimore County 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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