23 trade schools · Maryland
Trade schools in Maryland
Maryland has 23 trade schools in our data (1 public, 22 for-profit), and 38 schools in all, counting community colleges, offer certificate or associate programs in the trades we track. Median yearly tuition at trade schools here is $19,945.
Programs by trade in Maryland
Number of schools, including community colleges, with a certificate or associate program in each field.
All 23 trade schools in Maryland
Schools that mostly award certificates. Click a heading to sort.
| School | Type | Students | Tuition (2025-26) | Avg net price | Completion rate | Earnings 10 yrs after entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-State Career-BaltimoreBaltimore | For-profit trade school | 563 | $12,414 | $21,887 | 60% | $39,768 |
| Aspen Beauty Academy of LaurelLaurel | For-profit trade school | 118 | $20,590 | $14,010 | 100% | $24,496 |
| Aveda Institute-MarylandBel Air | For-profit trade school | 77 | $12,125 | $14,812 | 92% | $31,076 |
| Award Beauty SchoolHagerstown | For-profit trade school | 94 | $25,500 | $23,048 | 52% | $23,836 |
| Baltimore Beauty & Barber School IITimonium | For-profit trade school | 101 | $25,500 | $22,934 | n/a | $23,836 |
| College of Southern MarylandLa Plata | Public community or technical college | 4,512 | $4,200 | $7,620 | 32% | $49,504 |
| Cortiva InstituteLinthicum | For-profit trade school | 225 | $11,004 | $31,739 | 69% | $33,813 |
| Empire Beauty School-Glen BurnieGlen Burnie | For-profit trade school | 77 | $19,260 | $16,550 | 47% | $30,893 |
| Empire Beauty School-Owings MillsOwings Mills | For-profit trade school | 121 | $19,260 | $16,463 | 48% | $30,893 |
| Fortis College-LandoverLandover | For-profit trade school | 566 | $16,492 | $27,194 | 53% | $42,518 |
| Fortis Institute-TowsonTowson | For-profit trade school | 354 | $17,000 | $21,440 | 47% | $40,843 |
| Hair AcademyNew Carrollton | For-profit trade school | 229 | $25,500 | $24,193 | 52% | $25,380 |
| Hair Academy IIHillcrest Heights | For-profit trade school | 218 | $25,500 | $25,474 | 52% | $39,968 |
| Institute of Health SciencesHunt Valley | For-profit trade school | 87 | $16,200 | $22,281 | 100% | $80,837 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-ColumbiaColumbia | For-profit trade school | 1,258 | $37,766 | $39,833 | 67% | $48,052 |
| Montgomery Beauty SchoolSilver Spring | For-profit trade school | 101 | $25,500 | $23,386 | 58% | $31,094 |
| Montgomery Beauty School-Baltimore Beauty & Barber SchoolBaltimore | For-profit trade school | 242 | $25,500 | $22,793 | 52% | $31,094 |
| North American Trade SchoolsBaltimore | For-profit trade school | 534 | $5,495 | $8,633 | 69% | $49,641 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-JessupJessup | For-profit trade school | 131 | $19,300 | $20,930 | 55% | $36,987 |
| SANS Technology InstituteNorth Bethesda | For-profit trade school | 762 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| The Omega Studios' School of Applied Arts & SciencesRockville | For-profit trade school | 82 | $33,549 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| The Temple Annapolis-A Paul Mitchell Partner SchoolAnnapolis | For-profit trade school | 202 | $22,290 | $20,120 | 100% | $35,513 |
| The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner SchoolFrederick | For-profit trade school | 140 | $22,190 | $24,443 | 76% | $35,513 |
Colleges in Maryland with the most trade programs
- Allegany College of Maryland, Cumberland: 10 trade fields
- Community College of Baltimore County, Baltimore: 10 trade fields
- Montgomery College, Rockville: 9 trade fields
- Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold: 8 trade fields
- Hagerstown Community College, Hagerstown: 7 trade fields
- Howard Community College, Columbia: 7 trade fields
- Prince George's Community College, Largo: 7 trade fields
- Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore: 6 trade fields
- Frederick Community College, Frederick: 6 trade fields
- Cecil College, North East: 4 trade fields
- Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury: 4 trade fields
- Chesapeake College, Wye Mills: 3 trade fields
Cities with the most trade schools: Baltimore (3).
Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are in Maryland?
23 schools in Maryland mostly award certificates, and 38 schools including community colleges offer programs in the 19 trades we track.
How much does trade school cost in Maryland?
The median trade school in Maryland charges $19,945 a year in tuition and fees (2025-26). Public schools and community colleges usually cost less; compare the tuition column above.
What is the cheapest trade school in Maryland?
Among trade schools with a reported price, College of Southern Maryland in La Plata has the lowest yearly tuition and fees: $4,200.
Colleges in Maryland · All trades
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.