North American Trade Schools

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2021 Average Net Price

$11,444

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.9%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

643

100% Full-Time

About

North American Trade Schools is a higher education institution located in Baltimore County, MD. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at North American Trade Schools were Welding Technology (59 degrees awarded), Diesel Mechanics Technology (57 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (47 degrees).

In 2021, 458 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North American Trade Schools. 7.64% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 92.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (316 degrees), 2.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (127 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,444.

In 2021, 61% of undergraduate students attending North American Trade Schools received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$11,444

2021 Value

7.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 North American Trade Schools had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,444. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of North American Trade Schools grew by 7.42%.

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

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at North American Trade Schools received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 19.6% with respect to 2020, when 51% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.9%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at North American Trade Schools was 3.9%, which represents 15 out of the 385 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

North American Trade Schools had a total enrollment of 643 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at North American Trade Schools is 643 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 74.2% Black or African American, 21.5% White, 3.42% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.933% 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 (19.8%) and Black or African American Female (8.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North American Trade Schools in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 643 students. The full-time enrollment at North American Trade Schools is 643 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North American Trade Schools (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2021 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 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), North American Trade Schools had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North American Trade Schools (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
477 enrolled students
White
138 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
22 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North American Trade Schools is 74.2% Black or African American, 21.5% White, 3.42% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.933% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 388 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 (316 degrees awarded). There were 2.49 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (127 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at North American Trade Schools is Welding Technology (59 degrees awarded), followed by Diesel Mechanics Technology (57 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (47 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (227 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (154 degrees), and Precision Production (59 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 (34,422 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (32,226 people), Other managers (18,435 people), Chief executives & legislators (6,349 people), and Civil engineers (6,036 people).

The most specialized majors at North American Trade Schools in 2021 are Transportation (227 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (154 degrees), Precision Production (59 degrees), and Construction (18 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Personal financial advisors, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Other financial specialists

The most specialized majors at North American Trade Schools are Transportation (227 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (154 degrees), Precision Production (59 degrees), and Construction (18 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (72,235 people), Air transportation (33,226 people), Services incidental to transportation (10,773 people), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (7,766 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (7,328 people).

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 (2021)

Welding Technology
59 degree-majors awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
57 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
47 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at North American Trade Schools was Welding 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.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

423

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 423 degrees were awarded to men at North American Trade Schools, which is 12.1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (35).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 204 degrees were awarded to men at North American Trade Schools in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 8.87 times more than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded to men at North American Trade Schools in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 0.113 times less than the 204 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

80%

100% Completion Time

82%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 80% 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, 82% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 82% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
316 degrees awarded
White
127 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North American Trade Schools is black or african american (316 degrees awarded). There were 2.49 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (127 degrees).

0.218% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Male
293 degrees awarded
White Male
118 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North American Trade Schools is black or african american male (293 degrees awarded). There were 2.48 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (118 degrees).