North American Trade Schools

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    2024 Enrolled Students
    534
    100% Full-Time

    About

    North American Trade Schools is a higher education institution located in Baltimore County, MD. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at North American Trade Schools were Diesel Mechanics Technology (59 degrees awarded), General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair (39 degrees), and Building Construction Technology (39 degrees).

    In 2024, 507 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North American Trade Schools. 11% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 89% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (392 degrees), 4.78 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (82 degrees).

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    Costs

    In 2024, 33% of undergraduate students attending North American Trade Schools received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    100%
    1 Year Growth

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    33%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    49%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    33% of undergraduate students at North American Trade Schools received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 8.33% with respect to 2023, when 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at North American Trade Schools (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    North American Trade Schools had a total enrollment of 534 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at North American Trade Schools is 534 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at North American Trade Schools are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at North American Trade Schools, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.2% Black or African American, 22.7% White, 3.18% Hispanic or Latino, 1.87% Two or More Races, and 1.12% Asian.

    Students enrolled at North American Trade Schools in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (66.1%), followed by White Male (19.2%) and Black or African American Female (3.57%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at North American Trade Schools in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 534 students. The full-time enrollment at North American Trade Schools is 534 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    84%
    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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at North American Trade Schools was 84%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      348 enrolled students
    2. White
      121 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      17 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at North American Trade Schools is 65.2% Black or African American, 22.7% White, 3.18% Hispanic or Latino, 1.87% Two or More Races, and 1.12% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 395 fewer women than men received degrees from North American Trade Schools. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North American Trade Schools is black or african american (392 degrees awarded). There were 4.78 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (82 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at North American Trade Schools is Diesel Mechanics Technology (59 degrees awarded), followed by General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair (39 degrees) and Building Construction Technology (39 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at North American Trade Schools, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (288 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (155 degrees), and Construction (39 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Construction managers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North American Trade Schools are Construction managers (40,809 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,268 people), Other managers (19,758 people), Civil engineers (7,675 people), and Chief executives & legislators (7,220 people).

    The most specialized majors at North American Trade Schools in 2024 are Transportation (288 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (155 degrees), Construction (39 degrees), and Precision Production (25 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North American Trade Schools are Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Personal financial advisors, and Electrical & electronics engineers

    The most specialized majors at North American Trade Schools are Transportation (288 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (155 degrees), Construction (39 degrees), and Precision Production (25 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Construction
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North American Trade Schools are Construction (80,266 people), Air transportation (36,267 people), Services incidental to transportation (10,352 people), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (8,468 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (8,212 people).

    The most specialized majors at North American Trade Schools are Transportation (288 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (155 degrees), Construction (39 degrees), and Precision Production (25 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North American Trade Schools.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Diesel Mechanics Technology
      59 degrees awarded
    2. General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair
      39 degrees awarded
    3. Building Construction Technology
      39 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at North American Trade Schools was Diesel Mechanics Technology with 59 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at North American Trade Schools according to their major.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    451
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    56
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 451 degrees were awarded to men at North American Trade Schools, which is 8.05 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (56).

    This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North American Trade Schools by degrees awarded.

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 220 degrees were awarded to men at North American Trade Schools in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 5.64 times more than the 39 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 39 degrees were awarded to men at North American Trade Schools in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 0.177 times less than the 220 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    68%
    100% Completion Time
    69%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 68% of students graduating from North American Trade Schools completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      392 degrees awarded
    2. White
      82 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      13 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at North American Trade Schools is black or african american (392 degrees awarded). There were 4.78 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (82 degrees).

    1.38% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Male
      381 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Male
      380 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Male
      366 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North American Trade Schools is black or african american male (381 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (380 degrees).

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