Is North American Trade Schools worth it?

Baltimore, MD · Private for-profit · Less than 2-year

North American Trade Schools is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Baltimore, Maryland (large suburb). It awarded 507 certificates in 2024, most often in truck and bus driver instructor, diesel mechanics technology and building construction technology.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$37,830

Median earnings 4 years after

$47,948

Median earnings 10 years after

$39,756

Average net price

$8,597

Completion rate

69%

Completions (2024)

507

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

534

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Ground TransportationUndergraduate certificate$43,827$53,395277
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$31,003$51,89385
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Undergraduate certificate$36,464$47,88381
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$34,487$40,90766
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$35,239$48,98456
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$34,004$44,23133
Construction Trades, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/A$36,146N/A
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Transportation and Materials Moving, OtherUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr259
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianCertificate 1-2 yrs59
Building Construction Technology/TechnicianCertificate 1-2 yrs39
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, GeneralCertificate 1-2 yrs39
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianCertificate 1-2 yrs36
Transportation and Materials Moving, OtherCertificate under 12 weeks29
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 1-2 yrs25
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/TechnicianCertificate 1-2 yrs21

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Sources: federal figures for North American Trade Schools. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Maryland. Counts under 10 are not published.

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