Trade Schools in Baltimore, MD

Baltimore, MD has 8 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 1,183 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $5,500 to $22,300, with a median of $18,500 across the 14 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $38,224 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

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

8
Schools
1,183
Graduates last year
$18,500
Median program tuition
$38,224
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 8 schools in Baltimore, MD

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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

Also within 30 miles of Baltimore

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

Cortiva Institute

Linthicum, MD

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

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

Howard Community College

Columbia, MD

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

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

Aveda Institute-Maryland

Bel Air, MD

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

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Baltimore, MD?

The median published tuition is $18,500 (range $5,500 to $22,300, 14 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at North American Trade Schools ($5,500), All-State Career-Baltimore ($12,092) and Holistic Massage Training Institute ($14,998). 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 (4 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 17 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $38,224 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 Baltimore, MD?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Community College of Baltimore County and Baltimore City Community College.

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.