North American Trade Schools
North American Trade Schools is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Baltimore, MD. It offers 8 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (12/27/1987 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at North American Trade Schools is Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician and the 2024 tuition and fees is $18,500. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician programs ($25,492). The length of the program is 68 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 10 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at North American Trade Schools.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | $18,500 | $1,000 | 68 Hours | 10 Months | $25,492 |
| 2 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $5,500 | - | 320 Hours | 4 Months | $6,258 |
| 3 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $18,500 | $1,000 | 68 Hours | 10 Months | $14,851 |
| 4 | Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | $18,500 | $1,000 | 71 Hours | 10 Months | $13,053 |
| 5 | Building Construction Technology | $18,500 | $1,000 | 68 Hours | 10 Months | $12,247 |
| 6 | Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | $18,500 | $1,000 | 68 Hours | 10 Months | $9,128 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 612 students attended North American Trade Schools in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 28 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 10 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 49 (full-time) and 22 (part-time).
| Student Population | 612 |
|---|---|
| Number of Faculty | 38 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of North American Trade Schools is $18,500
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plansprepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan.
68% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,970 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $18,500 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $7,000 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $2,000 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,970 |
Offered Certificate Programs
North American Trade Schools offers 8 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 581 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 263 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 6 | 0 | 312 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 581 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at North American Trade Schools are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 581 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 6 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 263 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 312 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Transportation and Materials Moving (other) | ✕ | 6 |
| Total | 6 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 263 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 263 |
| Total | 263 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 39 completers |
| Building Construction Technology | ✕ | 39 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 232 completers |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | 60 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 81 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 25 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 66 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 41 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 41 |
| Total | 312 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 612 students have enrolled into North American Trade Schools. By gender, 552 male and 60 female students are attending the school.
There are 61 White (9.97%), 494 Black/African American (80.72%), 31 Hispanic (5.07%), 6 Asian (0.98%), and 50 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 612 | 552 | 60 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 494 | 436 | 58 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 61 | 59 | 2 |
| Two More | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 6901 Security Blvd, Suite 16, Baltimore, MD
- 410-298-4844
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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