Trade schools in Maryland
Browse 40 trade and technical schools in Maryland, with campuses in Baltimore, Hagerstown, Columbia, Salisbury, and Bel Air and more. The most common programs here are cosmetology, police academy & criminal justice, EMT & paramedic, and CAD & drafting.
- Schools
- 40
- Public colleges
- 16
- Programs offered
- 40
- Cities
- 19
24 schools
School results
All-State Career-Baltimore
Baltimore, MD · Private
- HVAC technician
- CDL & truck driving
- Medical assistant
- +3
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD · Public
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +13
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD · Public
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +9
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Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- Medical billing & coding
- +8
Carroll Community College
Westminster, MD · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- CAD & drafting
- +2
Cecil College
North East, MD · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- Physical therapist assistant
- +1
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- EMT & paramedic
- +7
Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · Public
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- Automotive technician
- +15
Fortis College - Landover
Landover, MD · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +3
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD · Public
- CDL & truck driving
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Phlebotomy
- +9
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) - Hagerstown, MD
Hagerstown, MD · Private
- Aviation maintenance
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- Culinary arts
- +4
Programs in Maryland
- Cosmetology schools (16)
- Criminal justice programs (13)
- EMT and paramedic schools (12)
- Drafting schools (11)
- LPN programs (11)
- PTA programs (11)
- Medical billing and coding schools (10)
- Medical assistant schools (9)
- Barber schools (8)
- Esthetician schools (7)
- Surgical tech schools (7)
- Construction schools (7)
- Dental hygiene schools (6)
- Industrial maintenance schools (6)
- IT schools (5)
- Massage therapy schools (5)
- Medical lab tech programs (5)
- HVAC schools (5)
- Pharmacy technician schools (5)
- Respiratory therapy schools (5)
- Culinary schools (5)
- Electronics technician schools (4)
- Dental assistant schools (4)
- Auto mechanic schools (4)
- Fire science programs (4)
- CDL schools (3)
- Baking and pastry schools (3)
- Radiology tech schools (2)
- Welding schools (2)
- Sonography schools (2)
- Electrician schools (2)
- OTA programs (2)
- CNC machining schools (1)
- Flight schools (1)
- Vet tech schools (1)
- Nail tech schools (1)
- Diesel mechanic schools (1)
- CNA classes (1)
- Phlebotomy classes (1)
- Aviation maintenance schools (1)
Trade schools by city
- Baltimore (25)
- Frederick (11)
- Gaithersburg (28)
- Bowie (31)
- Hagerstown (13)
- Annapolis (25)
- Salisbury (4)
- Laurel (36)
- Westminster (14)
- Cumberland (3)
- La Plata (14)
- Bel Air (16)
- North East (10)
- Columbia (35)
- Glen Burnie (29)
- Owings Mills (22)
- Towson (22)
- McHenry (3)
- Wye Mills (3)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are in Maryland?
We list 40 trade and technical schools in Maryland: 16 public colleges and 24 private career schools.
What are the most common trade programs in Maryland?
Cosmetology (16 schools), Police academy & criminal justice (13 schools), EMT & paramedic (12 schools), CAD & drafting (11 schools), Practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (11 schools), and Physical therapist assistant (11 schools).
Does Maryland have community college trade programs?
Yes. 16 public colleges in Maryland offer trade programs. They often cost less than private schools and accept federal financial aid.
How do I choose a trade school in Maryland?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.