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Trade schools in Maryland
College Scorecard lists 16 schools in Maryland that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 2 electrical, 6 HVAC, 8 construction trades, 5 construction management.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia | Columbia | Electrical | Associate, Certificate | For-profit | 111 | $37,766 | $44,917 | Apply |
| North American Trade Schools | Baltimore | Construction trades, HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 86 | $5,495 | $8,633 | Apply |
| All-State Career-Baltimore | Baltimore | HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 20 | $12,414 | $25,301 | Apply |
| Montgomery College | Rockville | Electrical, Construction trades, HVAC | Certificate, Associate | Public | 19 | $5,394 | $21,672 | Apply |
| Prince George's Community College | Largo | Construction trades | Associate, Certificate | Public | 19 | $4,034 | $16,311 | Apply |
| Morgan State University | Baltimore | Construction management | Bachelor's, Master's | Public | 18 | $8,346 | $27,114 | Apply |
| Community College of Baltimore County | Baltimore | Construction trades | Associate, Certificate | Public | 8 | $4,536 | $12,707 | Apply |
| Howard Community College | Columbia | Construction trades | Associate, Certificate | Public | 7 | $4,146 | $18,669 | Apply |
| Baltimore City Community College | Baltimore | Construction management | Associate, Certificate | Public | 5 | $3,314 | $21,580 | Apply |
| College of Southern Maryland | La Plata | Construction trades | Associate | Public | 5 | $4,200 | $12,619 | Apply |
| Anne Arundel Community College | Arnold | Construction management | Associate | Public | 2 | $4,586 | $15,074 | Apply |
| Capitol Technology University | Laurel | Construction management | Bachelor's, Doctorate, Master's | Nonprofit | 1 | $28,258 | $43,559 | Apply |
| Frederick Community College | Frederick | Construction trades, HVAC | Certificate, Associate | Public | 0 | $3,958 | $14,858 | Apply |
| Fortis Institute-Towson | Towson | HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 0 | $17,000 | $27,863 | Apply |
| Wor-Wic Community College | Salisbury | HVAC | Certificate | Public | 0 | $3,912 | $12,617 | Apply |
| Cecil College | North East | Construction trades, Construction management | Associate, Certificate | Public | 0 | $5,640 | $13,671 | Apply |
Construction trades (CIP 46.04) covers carpentry, masonry, roofing and other building trades together. Tuition: in-state tuition for a year, or program tuition at schools that bill by program. Cost a year: average cost of attendance at the school.
Which trade schools in Maryland graduate the most students?
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in Columbia had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 111, then North American Trade Schools with 86.1
How much does trade school cost in Maryland?
Public schools on the list charge a median $4,200 a year in in-state tuition; for-profit schools charge a median $14,707 in program tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
12 of the 16 schools offer a certificate in these trades and 10 offer an associate degree.1 A certificate is the shorter credential; an associate degree adds general education courses.
What is the highest-paying trade in Maryland?
Of the five trades on this site, general contractors have the highest median pay in Maryland, $37.87 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $37.87 | 12 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $35.33 | 2 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $33.67 | 6 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Plumbers | $31.44 | 0 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $28.89 | 8 | Salary · Apprenticeships |
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Maryland, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)