2023 Best Construction Trades Trade Schools in New York
Finding the Best Construction Trades School for You
In 2021-2022, construction trades students earned 1,156 degrees and certificates from a New York school, making the subject the 5th in the state.
Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Construction Trades Trade Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in New York to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in New York
The following schools top our list of the Best Construction Trades Colleges.
Top New York Trade Schools in Construction Trades
Our 2023 rankings named Berk Trade and Business School the best school in New York for construction trades students. Berk Trade School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Long Island City.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Apex Technical School. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Trade Schools in New York list. Apex Technical School is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Long Island City.
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The excellent programs at Erie Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction trades schools in New York. Located in the city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Alfred State College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Construction Trades Trade Schools in New York list. Located in the town of Alfred, Alfred State is a public school with a small student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Hudson Valley Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Troy, HVCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
SUNY Canton ranked #6 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Trade Schools in New York list. Located in the remote town of Canton, SUNY Canton is a public college with a small student population.
Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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New Jersey | 944 |
Maryland | 152 |
Delaware | 19 |
Pennsylvania | 1,635 |
Construction Trades Related Rankings by Major
Construction Trades Majors to Study
Major | Annual Graduates |
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Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 26,459 |
Building Management & Inspection | 5,269 |
Carpentry | 3,899 |
Plumbing & Water Supply | 2,888 |
Construction | 1,813 |
Masonry | 284 |
Other Construction | 190 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Construction Trades
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Personal & Culinary Services | 149,352 |
Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 105,741 |
Precision Production | 55,411 |
Transportation & Materials Moving | 33,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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