North American Trade Schools
Baltimore, Maryland · Private, for-profit · 534 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical Maryland high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 2 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,597 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,597 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,597 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,597 |
| All families (average) | $8,597 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,395 | +$15,824 | clears the bar | $3,166 | 0.2 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,883 | +$10,312 | clears the bar | $10,237 | 1 yr |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,893 | +$14,322 | clears the bar | $10,491 | 0.7 yrs |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,907 | +$3,336 | clears the bar | $10,254 | 3.1 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,984 | +$11,413 | clears the bar | $8,481 | 0.7 yrs |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,231 | +$6,660 | clears the bar | $10,482 | 1.6 yrs |
| Construction Trades, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,146 | -$1,425 | falls short | $10,391 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 33% of students receive Pell grants · 69% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.