Trade schools in Columbia, MD
35 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Columbia, MD, 2 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include cosmetology, esthetician, barbering, and medical assistant.
- Within 30 miles
- 35
- In Columbia
- 2
- Public colleges
- 7
- Programs offered
- 36
24 schools within 30 mi of Columbia, MD
School results
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD · 1.3 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- IT support & networking
- +7
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Columbia, MD · 2.2 mi · Private
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +4
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North American Trade Schools
Baltimore, MD · 9.4 mi · Private
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +4
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD · 13 mi · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- Medical billing & coding
- +8
Fortis College - Landover
Landover, MD · 17 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +3
All-State Career-Baltimore
Baltimore, MD · 17 mi · Private
- HVAC technician
- CDL & truck driving
- Medical assistant
- +3
Fortis Institute-Towson
Towson, MD · 19 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +2
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD · 21 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +9
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD · 22 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +7
Montgomery Beauty School-Baltimore Beauty & Barber School
Baltimore, MD · 22 mi · Private
- Cosmetology
- Barbering
Programs near Columbia
- Cosmetology schools (18)
- Esthetician schools (11)
- Barber schools (8)
- Medical assistant schools (7)
- Medical billing and coding schools (7)
- Drafting schools (6)
- EMT and paramedic schools (6)
- IT schools (6)
- LPN programs (6)
- Massage therapy schools (6)
- Criminal justice programs (6)
- Construction schools (5)
- PTA programs (5)
- HVAC schools (5)
- Surgical tech schools (5)
- Dental hygiene schools (4)
- Industrial maintenance schools (4)
- Electronics technician schools (3)
- Auto mechanic schools (3)
- Culinary schools (3)
- Respiratory therapy schools (3)
- Dental assistant schools (3)
- Pharmacy technician schools (3)
- Sonography schools (2)
- Electrician schools (2)
- Welding schools (2)
- CDL schools (2)
- Radiology tech schools (2)
- Medical lab tech programs (2)
- Baking and pastry schools (1)
- Diesel mechanic schools (1)
- Fire science programs (1)
- Nail tech schools (1)
- CNC machining schools (1)
- Flight schools (1)
- Vet tech schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Columbia?
There are 35 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Columbia, MD, including 7 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Columbia?
The most common programs nearby are cosmetology (18 schools), esthetician (11 schools), barbering (8 schools), medical assistant (7 schools), medical billing & coding (7 schools), and CAD & drafting (6 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Columbia?
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.
Trade schools in nearby cities
- Laurel (7 mi)
- Glen Burnie (14 mi)
- Owings Mills (15 mi)
- Baltimore (15 mi)
- Bowie (18 mi)
- Gaithersburg (18 mi)
- Towson (19 mi)
- Washington, DC (22 mi)