North American Trade Schools

North American Trade Schools is a private for-profit institution in Baltimore, Maryland, offering programs at the less-than-two-year level. The school enrolls approximately 1,097 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 59.17 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 69% and a retention rate of 89% (IPEDS 2023), demonstrating strong student engagement across its trade-focused certificate programs.

The school offers six certificate programs spanning the skilled trades: HVAC/Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, Diesel Mechanics Technology, Welding Technology, Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, Building Construction Technology, and Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology. This broad selection covers major sectors of the construction, manufacturing, and transportation industries, giving students multiple pathways into high-demand trade careers.

Located in a large suburban area of Baltimore, Maryland, North American Trade Schools is positioned in one of the mid-Atlantic region's major metropolitan markets. The Baltimore-Washington corridor offers strong employment prospects for graduates in HVAC, welding, diesel mechanics, electrical work, construction, and industrial maintenance, with demand driven by ongoing infrastructure and commercial development.