Job training programs in Maryland
644 programs in 74 fields, with costs, results and funding that can make them free
116 schools offer these programs, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Compare the fields below, then open one to see each program with its price and how past students did.
Online programs in Maryland · Programs of 12 weeks or less
Accredited schools in Maryland: Trade schools · Nursing schools · Medical certification programs · Allied health programs · IT schools · Business schools · First responder schools · Transportation schools · Culinary and hospitality schools · Child care and social services programs
Job training in Maryland by line of work
- IT certification programs197
- Medical certification programs93
- Trade school programs75
- Business and office training69
- Allied health programs50
- Nursing and patient care programs47
- Transportation and logistics training44
- Child care and social services training23
- Culinary and hospitality programs16
- First responder training16
- Beauty school14
Each line of work compares its fields in Maryland. A line gets a page once two of its fields have one here.
Compare job training in Maryland: cost, pay and results
| Training | Programs | Most cost | Earned a year, estimated | Working 6 months later | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT training | 78 | $1,995 to $4,804 | about $36,200 | 47% | 85% |
| Cybersecurity training | 74 | $2,350 to $4,075 | about $45,300 | 60% | 100% |
| CDL training | 35 | $2,198 to $5,022 | about $46,800 | 74% | 94% |
| CNA classes | 30 | $1,119 to $2,138 | about $27,900 | 74% | 92% |
| Project management certification | 28 | $2,174 to $3,502 | about $72,500 | 49% | 98% |
| Medical billing and coding training | 24 | $1,965 to $4,000 | about $37,700 | 64% | 73% |
| Medical assistant training | 21 | $3,955 to $8,663 | about $30,800 | 79% | 75% |
| Coding and software development courses | 21 | $4,500 to $9,200 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Pharmacy technician training | 18 | $1,750 to $4,000 | about $23,000 | 72% | 63% |
| Data analytics courses | 18 | $1,639 to $7,975 | Not reported | Not reported | Not enough data |
| Welding classes | 15 | $3,362 to $5,520 | about $40,800 | 63% | 86% |
| Dental assistant programs | 15 | $1,769 to $6,117 | about $26,800 | 80% | 75% |
| Construction training programs | 13 | $780 to $2,800 | about $39,500 | 74% | 93% |
| Administrative assistant training | 12 | $2,583 to $4,241 | about $44,100 | 53% | 47% |
| Phlebotomy training | 11 | $1,200 to $1,718 | about $23,600 | 72% | 86% |
| EMT classes | 9 | $2,598 to $5,990 | about $32,000 | 80% | Not enough data |
| Auto mechanic classes | 9 | $2,800 to $4,435 | about $29,000 | 67% | 61% |
| Accounting and bookkeeping classes | 9 | $2,688 to $3,845 | about $33,900 | 68% | 70% |
| Hospitality management programs | 9 | $4,228 to $6,137 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| HVAC training | 8 | $2,670 to $3,157 | about $43,200 | 61% | 67% |
| LPN programs | 8 | $3,014 to $6,484 | about $49,500 | 82% | 84% |
| Medical administrative assistant training | 8 | $2,004 to $4,000 | about $24,500 | 63% | 75% |
| Business administration programs | 8 | $2,978 to $7,672 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Culinary school | 7 | $3,620 to $8,500 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Early childhood education programs | 7 | $622 to $4,164 | about $30,500 | 68% | 38% |
| CNC machinist training | 6 | $6,596 to $8,000 | about $36,900 | 53% | 75% |
| Nail tech school | 6 | $3,112 to $3,675 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Addiction counselor training | 6 | $2,877 to $5,358 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Web and graphic design courses | 6 | $1,742 to $3,866 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Health information technology programs | 6 | $2,775 to $7,022 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| RN programs | 5 | $4,944 to $12,630 | about $62,800 | 83% | 78% |
| Surgical tech programs | 5 | $4,944 to $6,997 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 87% |
| Industrial maintenance technician training | 5 | $1,000 to $3,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Sterile processing technician training | 5 | $1,712 to $2,195 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| AutoCAD and drafting courses | 5 | $3,282 to $4,260 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Digital marketing courses | 5 | $2,399 to $6,050 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Vet tech programs | 5 | $2,225 to $3,960 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Diesel mechanic training | 4 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Cosmetology school | 4 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Human resources training | 4 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Human services programs | 4 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Criminal justice programs | 4 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Electrician training | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Esthetician school | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| EKG technician programs | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Paralegal programs | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Radiology tech programs | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Dental hygiene programs | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| PTA programs | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Supply chain and logistics training | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Respiratory therapy programs | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Patient care technician training | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Flight school | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Mental health technician training | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Carpentry classes | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Massage therapy school | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Community health worker training | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Security guard training | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Forklift certification | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Personal trainer certification | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Manufacturing technician training | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Solar and wind technician training | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Heavy equipment operator training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Barber school | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Police academy | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Medication aide training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Aircraft mechanic school | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Sonography school | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Medical lab technician programs | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| OTA programs | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Healthcare administration programs | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| RBT certification training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Sleep technician training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Optician training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
Each figure is the middle program of that field. Yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate.Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are counted; other schools in Maryland may offer more. How these figures are made
Where the Maryland job training numbers come from
Which Maryland programs are counted?
Programs Maryland approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).5 They come from the US Department of Labor's file for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025), covering programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Maryland offers.
What the figures for each field mean
Each figure is the middle program among those that report it: half did better, half did worse. Prices are what most programs cost if you pay yourself (the middle half). Earnings are for the second quarter after students left, times four. Where a figure is missing, the table says why: "Not reported", "Left out" or "Not enough data" (what each means).
Sources for the funding facts about job training in Maryland
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- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List