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2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Maryland
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Maryland to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Maryland to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
Most Popular Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maryland
Learn more about these popular schools below:
Our 2023 rankings named Towson University the most popular school in Maryland for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Towson, Maryland is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 4,692 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Towson is $10,818. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $26,820. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Towson accumulate an average of $19,046 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Towson does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 36% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Maryland Global Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Maryland list. Located in Adelphi, Maryland, the large public school handed out 7,982 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,848 in tuition and fees if they attend UMGC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,336. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,533 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
UMGC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Salisbury University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Maryland. Salisbury, Maryland is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,708 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $10,396 in tuition and fees if they attend Salisbury full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,872. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Salisbury accumulate an average of $21,308 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Salisbury does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 40% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Princess Anne, Maryland, the small public school awarded 301 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Maryland who attend UMES full time pay an average of $8,898 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,728. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,238 in student loans. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that UMES does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 46% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Maryland - Baltimore is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it awarded 410 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $12,692 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UMB. Out-of-state students pay an average of $42,654. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,999 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UMB does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Coppin State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Maryland list. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the small public school awarded 331 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Coppin is $6,904. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,560. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Coppin accumulate an average of $27,741 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Coppin. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
Washington Adventist University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Takoma Park, Maryland is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 166 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Washington Adventist University, expect to pay an average of $25,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Online courses are available at Washington Adventist University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Maryland list. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the fairly large public school handed out 2,783 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMBC is $12,606. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,370. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,130 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that UMBC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Frostburg State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Frostburg State is located in Frostburg, Maryland and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 968 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Frostburg State is $9,804. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $24,684. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Frostburg State accumulate an average of $21,331 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Frostburg State does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #10, Morgan State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 964 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Maryland who attend Morgan State full time pay an average of $8,008 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,480. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,380 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Online courses are available at Morgan State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Stevenson University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Stevenson is located in Owings Mills, Maryland and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 736 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Stevenson is $38,738. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,258 in student loans. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Stevenson does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
Capitol Technology University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Capitol Tech is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Laurel, Maryland. It awarded 65 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Capitol Tech is $27,004. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,446 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.
Capitol Tech does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Notre Dame of Maryland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. NDMU is located in Baltimore, Maryland and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 277 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at NDMU is $40,730. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,516 in student loans. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NDMU. During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #14, Loyola University Maryland did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Loyola University Maryland is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 937 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Loyola Maryland accumulate an average of $23,899 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Loyola Maryland. In fact, around 16% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Goucher College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Maryland ranking. Goucher is a private not-for-profit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 276 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Goucher is $49,220. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Goucher. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 2% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #14, University of Maryland - College Park did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. UMCP is located in College Park, Maryland and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 9,182 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $11,233 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UMCP. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $39,469. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,016 in student loans. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at UMCP, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 35% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.