North American Trade Schools
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 69%
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at North American Trade Schools, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 18% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 54th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MD wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at North American Trade Schools
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | $43,827 | $53,395 | +2% | #31 of 103 | #82 | $3,166 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $31,003 | $51,893 | +1% | #129 of 319 | #225 | $10,491 |
| Precision Metal Working | $35,239 | $48,984 | +1% | #167 of 365 | #301 | $8,481 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $36,464 | $47,883 | -1% | #110 of 226 | #185 | $10,237 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $34,004 | $44,231 | -29% | #53 of 55 | #54 | $10,482 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $34,487 | $40,907 | -5% | #32 of 46 | #40 | $10,254 |
| Construction Trades | — | $36,146 | -13% | #6 of 6 | #6 | $10,391 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The North American Trade Schools Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $329,183
- Avg rent near campus: $1,528/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 21216 (11.2% cap, Baltimore)
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🏆 Where North American Trade Schools Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
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Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from North American Trade Schools's top programs commonly pursue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is North American Trade Schools a good school?
- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology