Trade Schools in Maryland

Maryland has 40 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 16 public and 24 private. Together they graduated 4,020 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,585 to $33,654, with a median of $18,945 across the 55 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $34,226 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia, All-State Career-Baltimore and North American Trade Schools.

40
Schools
4,020
Graduates last year
$18,945
Median program tuition
$34,226
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Trade Schools by city in Maryland

All 40 schools in Maryland

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Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia

Columbia, MD

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Electrician, HVAC and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$39,833
Completion rate
67%
Type
Private for-profit

All-State Career-Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, Dental Assistant, HVAC and Medical Assistant and 2 more
Average net price
$21,887
Completion rate
60%
Type
Private for-profit

North American Trade Schools

Baltimore, MD

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, Diesel Mechanic, HVAC and Welding
Average net price
$8,633
Completion rate
69%
Type
Private for-profit

Cortiva Institute

Linthicum, MD

Programs
Esthetician and Massage Therapy
Average net price
$31,739
Completion rate
69%
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Landover

Landover, MD

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$27,194
Completion rate
53%
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis Institute-Towson

Towson, MD

Programs
Dental Assistant, Esthetician, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$21,440
Completion rate
47%
Type
Private for-profit

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, MD

Programs
CNA, EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Massage Therapy and 3 more
Average net price
$8,888
Completion rate
26%
Type
Public

Hair Academy II

Hillcrest Heights, MD

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$25,474
Completion rate
52%
Type
Private for-profit

Hair Academy

New Carrollton, MD

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$24,193
Completion rate
52%
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Maryland

Bel Air, MD

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy
Average net price
$14,812
Completion rate
92%
Type
Private for-profit

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, MD

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic and LPN
Average net price
$5,259
Completion rate
41%
Type
Public

Wor-Wic Community College

Salisbury, MD

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, HVAC, LPN and Welding
Average net price
$5,678
Completion rate
36%
Type
Public

Allegany College of Maryland

Cumberland, MD

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, LPN and Massage Therapy and 2 more
Average net price
$9,207
Completion rate
44%
Type
Public

Prince George's Community College

Largo, MD

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, LPN, Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$9,310
Completion rate
18%
Type
Public

Montgomery College

Rockville, MD

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, Electrician and HVAC and 1 more
Average net price
$14,317
Completion rate
35%
Type
Public

Award Beauty School

Hagerstown, MD

Programs
Barber and Cosmetology
Average net price
$23,048
Completion rate
52%
Type
Private for-profit

Montgomery Beauty School

Silver Spring, MD

Programs
Barber and Cosmetology
Average net price
$23,386
Completion rate
58%
Type
Private for-profit

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata, MD

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, LPN, Massage Therapy and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$7,620
Completion rate
32%
Type
Public

Carroll Community College

Westminster, MD

Programs
EMT and Paramedic and LPN
Average net price
$1,834
Completion rate
44%
Type
Public

Frederick Community College

Frederick, MD

Programs
Aviation Maintenance, Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic and LPN and 2 more
Average net price
$8,591
Completion rate
36%
Type
Public

Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy

Salisbury, MD

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$19,876
Completion rate
25%
Type
Private for-profit

Chesapeake College

Wye Mills, MD

Programs
EMT and Paramedic and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$4,408
Completion rate
37%
Type
Public

Howard Community College

Columbia, MD

Programs
EMT and Paramedic and LPN
Average net price
$11,875
Completion rate
24%
Type
Public

Cecil College

North East, MD

Programs
EMT and Paramedic and LPN
Average net price
$7,720
Completion rate
33%
Type
Public

Garrett College

McHenry, MD

Programs
EMT and Paramedic
Average net price
$2,800
Completion rate
40%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Maryland?

The median published tuition is $18,945 (range $3,585 to $33,654, 55 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy ($3,585), North American Trade Schools ($5,500) and Hair Academy II ($9,485). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 11 months to finish (3 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 81 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $34,226 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Maryland?

Yes. 16 public schools offer it, including Anne Arundel Community College, Community College of Baltimore County, Hagerstown Community College, Wor-Wic Community College and Allegany College of Maryland.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.