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2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Maryland

57 Schools Ranked
$46,921 Average Earnings
$30,688 Avg Student Debt

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 Trade Schools in Maryland to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 57 schools in Maryland to see which ones were the most popular programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

North American Trade Schools

Baltimore, Maryland
581 Total Awards
$30,191 Average Earnings
$10,123 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found North American Trade Schools to be the most popular school for trade school students in Maryland. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 581 students in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $10,123 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $86, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from North American Trade Schools, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,191 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 12% were women.

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2,520 Total Awards
$43,878 Average Earnings
$16,213 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Community College of Baltimore County helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Maryland. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the fairly large public school handed out 2,520 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $16,213 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, CCBC graduates make an average of $43,878 annually. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

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#3

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, Maryland
2,462 Total Awards
$47,736 Average Earnings
$13,905 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Anne Arundel Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Maryland. Located in Arnold, Maryland, the fairly large public school handed out 2,462 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,905 in student loans. During the early years of their career, AACC graduates make an average of $47,736 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

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509 Total Awards
$31,110 Average Earnings
$13,631 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lincoln College of Technology - Columbia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Maryland list. Lincoln Tech - Columbia is located in Columbia, Maryland and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 509 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from Lincoln Tech - Columbia accumulate an average of $13,631 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $142 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Lincoln Tech - Columbia graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,110 during the early year of their career. Around 11% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

All-State Career - Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
362 Total Awards
$27,422 Average Earnings
$9,987 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend All-State Career - Baltimore. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Maryland list. All-State Career - Baltimore is located in Baltimore, Maryland and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 362 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $9,987 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $55 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, All-State Career - Baltimore graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $27,422 during the early year of their career. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.

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#6

Fortis College - Landover

Landover, Maryland
304 Total Awards
$38,607 Average Earnings
$15,335 Avg Student Debt

Fortis College - Landover ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Maryland list. Fortis College - Landover is a very small private for-profit school located in Landover, Maryland that handed out 304 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Fortis College - Landover accumulate an average of $15,335 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $76, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Fortis College - Landover, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,607 during the early years of their career. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

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#7

Fortis Institute - Towson

Towson, Maryland
280 Total Awards
$32,744 Average Earnings
$17,117 Avg Student Debt

Fortis Institute - Towson landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Towson, Maryland, the very small private for-profit school handed out 280 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $17,117 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $86 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Fortis Institute - Towson graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,744 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

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#8

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
5,915 Total Awards
$45,980 Average Earnings
$23,825 Avg Student Debt

Towson University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in Towson, Maryland, the fairly large public school handed out 5,915 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Towson accumulate an average of $23,825 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $303. Once they receive their degree, Towson graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,980 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

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#9

Allegany College of Maryland

Cumberland, Maryland
566 Total Awards
$37,157 Average Earnings
$16,896 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Allegany College of Maryland did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Allegany College of Maryland is located in Cumberland, Maryland and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 566 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,896 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Allegany College of Maryland graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,157 during the early year of their career. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

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15,061 Total Awards
$59,246 Average Earnings
$28,707 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, University of Maryland Global Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Adelphi, Maryland, the large public school handed out 15,061 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from UMGC accumulate an average of $28,707 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from UMGC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $59,246 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.

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#11

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, Maryland
757 Total Awards
$42,699 Average Earnings
$13,281 Avg Student Debt

Hagerstown Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Maryland ranking. Hagerstown, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 757 students in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from HCC accumulate an average of $13,281 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, HCC graduates make an average of $42,699 annually. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

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#12

Cortiva Institute-Baltimore

Linthicum, Maryland
246 Total Awards
$21,701 Average Earnings
$7,175 Avg Student Debt

Cortiva Institute-Baltimore came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Maryland ranking. Cortiva Institute-Baltimore is a very small private for-profit school situated in Linthicum, Maryland. It awarded 246 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $7,175 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Cortiva Institute-Baltimore graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $21,701 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

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1,600 Total Awards
$49,968 Average Earnings
$13,531 Avg Student Debt

Prince George’s Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Maryland list. PGCC is located in Largo, Maryland and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,600 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $13,531 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, PGCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,968 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

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#14

Baltimore City Community College

Baltimore, Maryland
473 Total Awards
$45,306 Average Earnings

Baltimore City Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #14 on the list. Baltimore City Community College is a small public school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 473 degrees in 2021-2022.

After graduating from Baltimore City Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,306 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

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#14

Montgomery College

Rockville, Maryland
2,980 Total Awards
$39,576 Average Earnings
$12,263 Avg Student Debt

Montgomery College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Maryland ranking. Rockville, Maryland is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 2,980 students in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Montgomery College accumulate an average of $12,263 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Montgomery College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,576 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

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#16

Aveda Institute - Maryland

Bel Air, Maryland
151 Total Awards
$18,326 Average Earnings
$8,481 Avg Student Debt

Aveda Institute - Maryland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #16 on the list. Aveda Institute - Maryland is a private for-profit institution located in Bel Air, Maryland. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 151 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,481 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Aveda Institute - Maryland graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $18,326 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

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#16

Howard Community College

Columbia, Maryland
1,344 Total Awards
$49,948 Average Earnings
$16,849 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, Howard Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Howard Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Columbia, Maryland that handed out 1,344 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,849 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, HCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,948 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.

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#18

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata, Maryland
1,573 Total Awards
$38,975 Average Earnings
$11,416 Avg Student Debt

College of Southern Maryland came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Maryland ranking. This small public school is located in La Plata, Maryland, and it awarded 1,573 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from CSM accumulate an average of $11,416 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, CSM graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,975 during the early year of their career. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

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#19

Institute of Health Sciences

Hunt Valley, Maryland
73 Total Awards
$47,617 Average Earnings
$10,184 Avg Student Debt

Institute of Health Sciences ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Maryland list. Hunt Valley, Maryland is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 73 students in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Institute of Health Sciences accumulate an average of $10,184 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Institute of Health Sciences, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,617 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

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#20

Wor-Wic Community College

Salisbury, Maryland
486 Total Awards
$44,374 Average Earnings
$9,761 Avg Student Debt

Wor-Wic Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Maryland list. Wor-Wic Community College is a small public school located in Salisbury, Maryland that handed out 486 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $9,761 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Wor-Wic Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,374 during the early year of their career. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

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#21

Hair Academy Inc-New Carrollton

New Carrollton, Maryland
94 Total Awards
$15,736 Average Earnings
$10,781 Avg Student Debt

Hair Academy Inc-New Carrollton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #21 on the list. New Carrollton, Maryland is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 94 students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,781 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Hair Academy Inc-New Carrollton graduates make an average of $15,736 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

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#22

Hair Academy II

Hillcrest Heights, Maryland
89 Total Awards
$12,066 Avg Student Debt

Hair Academy II ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Maryland list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Hillcrest Heights, Maryland, and it awarded 89 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,066 in student loans. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

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#23

Frederick Community College

Frederick, Maryland
931 Total Awards
$40,826 Average Earnings
$9,315 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, Frederick Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Frederick Community College is a public institution located in Frederick, Maryland. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 931 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Frederick Community College accumulate an average of $9,315 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Frederick Community College graduates make an average of $40,826 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

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85 Total Awards
$20,917 Average Earnings
$12,400 Avg Student Debt

The Temple Annapolis - A Paul Mitchell Partner School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #24 on the list. The Temple Annapolis - A Paul Mitchell Partner School is a very small private for-profit school located in Annapolis, Maryland that handed out 85 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,400 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $127. Once they receive their degree, The TEMPLE Annapolis graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $20,917 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

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72 Total Awards
$20,917 Average Earnings
$12,400 Avg Student Debt

The Temple - A Paul Mitchell Partner School landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. The TEMPLE Frederick is located in Frederick, Maryland and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 72 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from The TEMPLE Frederick accumulate an average of $12,400 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $127, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, The TEMPLE Frederick graduates make an average of $20,917 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 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%.

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