North American Trade Schools
North American Trade Schools is a private for-profit college or university in Baltimore, MD, with about 9 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 69.19% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,597 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 534 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 69.19%
North American Trade Schools: what the data shows
Common questions about North American Trade Schools, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is North American Trade Schools?
North American Trade Schools is located in Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21244).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is North American Trade Schools public or private?
North American Trade Schools is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does North American Trade Schools cost?
Average net price after aid: $8,597.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,597 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,597 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,597 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,597 |
How big is North American Trade Schools?
Total enrollment: 534 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at North American Trade Schools?
150%-time completion rate: 69.19%.
First-year retention: 84.1%.
What do graduates of North American Trade Schools earn?
Median earnings: $43,206 six years after entry; $39,756 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,338.
33.13% of students receive Pell grants.
What is North American Trade Schools known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (507 completions)
- CIP 490205 (259 completions)
- CIP 470605 (59 completions)
- CIP 460415 (39 completions)
- CIP 470101 (39 completions)
- CIP 470201 (36 completions)
- CIP 499999 (29 completions)
- Welding Technology (25 completions)
- CIP 470303 (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is North American Trade Schools a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 69.19%; median earnings $39,756 at 10 years; net price $8,597. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at North American Trade Schools was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,597
2024 Value
In 2024 North American Trade Schools had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,597.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$34,388 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,597 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for North American Trade Schools.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
49.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at North American Trade Schools was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for North American Trade Schools in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $17,965 |
| 2014 | — | — | $17,692 |
| 2015 | — | — | $16,018 |
| 2016 | — | — | $11,720 |
| 2017 | — | — | $16,711 |
| 2018 | — | — | $16,286 |
| 2019 | — | — | $15,778 |
| 2020 | — | — | $12,207 |
| 2021 | — | — | $11,444 |
| 2022 | — | — | $11,294 |
| 2023 | — | — | $11,812 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at North American Trade Schools in 2024 is 534 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
84.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
67.95% 100% Completion Time
69.19% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 67.95% of students graduating from North American Trade Schools completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for North American Trade Schools.
Return on Investment
$7,338 Median Student Debt
$39,756 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.46% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1056.10% Return on Investment
1.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for North American Trade Schools.
Top Programs by Completions
9 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 49.0205: 259 completions
CIP 47.0605: 59 completions
CIP 46.0415: 39 completions
CIP 47.0101: 39 completions
CIP 47.0201: 36 completions
CIP 49.9999: 29 completions
Welding Technology: 25 completions
CIP 47.0303: 21 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 507 completions
Most popular programs at North American Trade Schools.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for North American Trade Schools graduates.
About
North American Trade Schools is a private for-profit institution located in Baltimore, MD, offering 9 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 534 students. The institution maintains a 69.19% graduation rate. Approximately 33.13% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Baltimore, MD 21244
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
North American Trade Schools provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does North American Trade Schools cost?
Reported in-state tuition is N/A and average net price is $8,597 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of North American Trade Schools earn?
Median earnings are $43,206 six years after entry and $39,756 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at North American Trade Schools?
The 150%-time completion rate is 69.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do North American Trade Schools students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,338.
How big is North American Trade Schools?
Total enrollment is about 534 students in the latest reporting year.
Is North American Trade Schools public or private?
North American Trade Schools is a private for-profit institution located in Baltimore, MD.
Is North American Trade Schools an HBCU?
No. North American Trade Schools is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is North American Trade Schools a tribal college?
No. North American Trade Schools is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is North American Trade Schools a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, North American Trade Schools does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.2%).
Is North American Trade Schools religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for North American Trade Schools in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.