If you’re interested in professional programs that can prepare you for a fast-paced future in a growth industry, trade schools in Maryland are now accepting new students into their vocational education courses.
Some certification and diploma courses can be completed in a matter of months, and most reward graduates with the credentials needed to succeed in any number of industries. Find schools near you with our search feature below!
Looking for Trade Schools in MD?
There were 47 accredited trade schools in Maryland at the start of 2014 according to the National Center for Education Statistics. The following table lists out each of these institutions, along with basic program information and a link to the official school website.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aaron’s Academy of Beauty | 11690 Doolittle Drive, Waldorf, Maryland 20602 |
| Aesthetics Institute of Cosmetology | 701 Russell Ave, Space H103/H110, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877 |
| All-State Career-Baltimore | 2200 Broening Hwy Ste 160, Baltimore, Maryland 21224 |
| American Beauty Academy | 11006 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, Maryland 20902-1911 |
| Award Beauty School | 26 E Antietam St, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740-5610 |
| Baltimore School of Massage-Linthicum | 517 Progress Drive Suite A – L, Linthicum, Maryland 21090 |
| Baltimore Studio of Hair Design | 318 N Howard St, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3444 |
| Blades School of Hair Design | 22576-316 MacArthur Blvd, California, Maryland 20619 |
| Delmarva Beauty Academy | 111 Milford St, Salisbury, Maryland 21804-6952 |
| DeVry University-Maryland | 4550 Montgomery Ave, Suite 100 North, Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3304 |
| DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management-Maryland | 4550 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 100 North, Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3304 |
| Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie | 6320 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061 |
| Empire Beauty School-Owings Mills | 9616 Reisterstown Rd, Suite 105, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 |
| Everest Institute-Silver Spring | 8757 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 |
| Fortis College-Landover | 4351 Garden City Drive, Landover, Maryland 20785-2223 |
| Fortis Institute | 6901 Security Blvd Ste 21, Baltimore, Maryland 21244 |
| Fortis Institute-Towson | 700 York Rd, Towson, Maryland 21204-9840 |
| Frederick School of Cosmetology | 403 S Jefferson St, Frederick, Maryland 21701 |
| Hair Academy II | Iverson Mall, 3705 Branch Avenue, Lower Level, Hillcrest Heights, Maryland 20748-1401 |
| Hair Academy inc-New Carrollton | 8435 Old Annapolis Rd, New Carrollton, Maryland 20784 |
| Hair Expressions Academy | 12450 Parklawn Dr 2nd fl, Rockville, Maryland 20852 |
| Holistic Massage Training Institute | 1 East University Parkway, Suite 110, Baltimore, Maryland 21218-2407 |
| International Beauty School | 119 North Centere Street, Cumberland, Maryland 21502 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Hanover | 7030 Dorsey Rd, Ste 100, Hanover, Maryland 21076-1577 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Owings Mills | 11301 Red Run Blvd, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 |
| Kaplan University-Hagerstown Campus | 18618 Crestwood Dr, Hagerstown, Maryland 21742 |
| L’Academie de Cuisine | 16006 Industrial Dr, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877-1414 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia | 9325 Snowden River Pky, Columbia, Maryland 21046 |
| Maryland Beauty Academy | 152 Chartley Dr, Reisterstown, Maryland 21136-2331 |
| Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex | 505 Eastern Blvd, Baltimore, Maryland 21221-6702 |
| Montgomery Beauty School | 8736 Arliss St, Silver Spring, Maryland 20901 |
| North American Trade Schools | 6901 Security Blvd, Suite 16, Baltimore, Maryland 21244 |
| Omega Studios’ School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences | 5609 Fishers Lane Suite 14A, Rockville, Maryland 20852 |
| Regency Beauty Institute-Baltimore Golden Ring | 8660 Pulaski Highway, Baltimore, Maryland 21237-0000 |
| Robert Paul Academy of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences | 29 Greenmeadow Dr, Timonium, Maryland 21093 |
| Strayer University-Anne Arundel Campus | 1520 Jabez Run, Suite 100, Millersville, Maryland 21108 |
| Strayer University-Maryland | 4710 Auth Pl 1st Fl, Suitland, Maryland 20746 |
| Strayer University-Owings Mills Campus | 500 Redland Ct, Ste 100, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 |
| Strayer University-Rockville Campus | 4 Research Place Suite 100, Rockville, Maryland 20850 |
| Strayer University-White Marsh Campus | 9409 Philadelphia Rd, Baltimore, Maryland 21237 |
| TESST College of Technology-Baltimore | 1520 South Caton Ave, Baltimore, Maryland 21227-1063 |
| TESST College of Technology-Beltsville | 4600 Powder Mill Rd, Beltsville, Maryland 20705 |
| TESST College of Technology-Towson | 803 Glen Eagles Ct, Towson, Maryland 21286-2201 |
| The Colorlab Academy of Hair | 227 Archer St, Bel Air, Maryland 21014-3639 |
| The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner School | 22 W Church St, Frederick, Maryland 21701 |
| University of Phoenix-Maryland Campus | 8830 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, Maryland 21045-5423 |
Employment & Salary Outlook
Job Outlook for Maryland
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the State of Maryland is expected to see significant growth in the number of new healthcare and information technology jobs created over the next six years. The list below highlights the 10 fastest-growing specific positions in the state through 2020.
Maryland’s 10 Fastest Growing Occupations
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Home Health Aides
Median Salary in MD (2012): $22,800
2010 Employment: 11,570
2020 Employment: 18,420
Pct Change: 59%
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Personal Care Aides
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Physical Therapist Aides
Median Salary in MD (2012): $21,400
2010 Employment: 1,460
2020 Employment: 2,110
Pct Change: 45%
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Physical Therapist Assistants
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Meeting, Convention and Event Planners
Median Salary in MD (2012): $47,700
2010 Employment: 1,820
2020 Employment: 2,580
Pct Change: 42%
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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
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Statisticians
Median Salary in MD (2012): $93,200
2010 Employment: 3,170
2020 Employment: 4,370
Pct Change: 38%
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Medical Secretaries
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Market Research Analysts and Specialists
Median Salary in MD (2012): $58,700
2010 Employment: 6,580
2020 Employment: 9,000
Pct Change: 37%
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Software Developers, Systems Software
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Source: Maryland Career and Workforce Information, Office of Workforce Information and Performance