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Construction trades programs in Maryland
7 schools in Maryland offer construction trades programs (6 of them public), with 6 certificate and 5 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $33,172 a year after finishing, compared with $36,165 nationally.
All construction trades programs in Maryland
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North American Trade SchoolsBaltimore, MD | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 39 | $33,172 | n/a | $9,737 | $5,495 |
| College of Southern MarylandLa Plata, MD | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,200 |
| Community College of Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,536 |
| Community College of Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD | Community college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,536 |
| Frederick Community CollegeFrederick, MD | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,958 |
| Howard Community CollegeColumbia, MD | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,146 |
| Howard Community CollegeColumbia, MD | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,146 |
| Montgomery CollegeRockville, MD | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,394 |
| Montgomery CollegeRockville, MD | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,394 |
| Prince George's Community CollegeLargo, MD | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,034 |
| Prince George's Community CollegeLargo, MD | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,034 |
Cities with the most programs: Baltimore (2), La Plata (1), Frederick (1), Columbia (1), Rockville (1), Largo (1).
What counts: building and construction finishing, management and inspection.
Frequently asked questions
How many construction trades programs are in Maryland?
7 schools in Maryland awarded construction trades certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 6 certificate and 5 associate programs.
Which construction trades program in Maryland has the highest earnings?
North American Trade Schools in Baltimore, where certificate graduates earned a median of $33,172 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest construction trades school in Maryland?
By yearly tuition and fees, Frederick Community College in Frederick charges $3,958 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do construction trades graduates make in Maryland?
The typical certificate program in Maryland reported median earnings of $33,172 one year after graduation, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Construction trades programs nationwide
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.