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 Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor and the 2025 tuition and fees is $5,495. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor programs ($6,258). The length of the program is 320 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 3 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 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $5,495 | - | 320 Hours | 3 Months | $6,258 |
| 2 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $18,500 | $1,000 | 68 Hours | 10 Months | $14,851 |
| 3 | Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | $18,500 | $1,000 | 71 Hours | 10 Months | $13,053 |
| 4 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $5,500 | - | 320 Hours | 4 Months | $6,258 |
| 5 | Welding Technology/Welder | $14,550 | $1,000 | 48 Hours | 9 Months | $10,695 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 534 students attended North American Trade Schools in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 25 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 16 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 45 (full-time) and 18 (part-time).
The graduation rate of North American Trade Schools is 69% and transfer-out rate is 1%. The retention rate is 84% at the school.
| Student Population | 534 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 69% |
| Number of Faculty | 41 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of North American Trade Schools is $5,495
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
33% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,297 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $5,495 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $2,500 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $750 |
| Average Financial Amount | $6,297 |
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, 507 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 | 29 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 259 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 6 | 0 | 219 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 507 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at North American Trade Schools are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 507 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 29 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 259 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 219 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 29 completers |
| Transportation and Materials Moving (other) | ✕ | 29 |
| Total | 29 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 259 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 259 |
| Total | 259 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 39 completers |
| Building Construction Technology | ✕ | 39 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 155 completers |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | 39 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 36 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 21 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 59 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 25 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 25 |
| Total | 219 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 534 students have enrolled into North American Trade Schools. By gender, 506 male and 28 female students are attending the school.
There are 121 White (22.66%), 348 Black/African American (65.17%), 17 Hispanic (3.18%), 6 Asian (1.12%), and 59 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 534 | 506 | 28 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 348 | 328 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 121 | 114 | 7 |
| Two More | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 32 | 31 | 1 |
| 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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