2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 121 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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Top Trade Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Edinboro University of Pennsylvania the best school in the Middle Atlantic Region for trade school students working on their associate degree.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend Edinboro full time pay an average of $10,543 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,062. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,315 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Edinboro. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Out of the 121 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Clarion University of Pennsylvania landed the # 2 spot on the list.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend Clarion University full time pay an average of $11,173 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,052. Associate Degree recipients from Clarion University accumulate an average of $24,043 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Clarion University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Excelsior University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
Associate Degree recipients from Excelsior University accumulate an average of $15,946 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, Excelsior University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Molloy College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $34,310 to cover tuition and fees at Molloy. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $15,850 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Molloy, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at Delaware Technical Community College - Terry helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in the Middle Atlantic Region .
Full-time students from Delaware pay an average of $4,945 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Delaware Tech. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,808. On average, associate degree students take out $12,683 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Delaware Tech does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Union County College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
Associate Degree recipients from Union County College accumulate an average of $15,511 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Union County College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Widener University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list.
If you want to attend Widener, expect to pay an average of $49,706 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $20,552 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Widener does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
California University of Pennsylvania came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cal U is $11,108. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,726. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,033 in student loans.
Cal U does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
County College of Morris came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $9,840 in tuition and fees if they attend County College of Morris full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,620. Associate Degree recipients from County College of Morris accumulate an average of $10,920 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at County College of Morris. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Middlesex County College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
If you want to attend Middlesex County College, expect to pay an average of $7,992 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Middlesex County College accumulate an average of $12,313 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Middlesex County College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #11, Central Penn College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree.
The average tuition and fees at Central Penn is $18,714. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,865 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Central Penn. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $8,450 to cover tuition and fees at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,250 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Harcum College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list.
On average, associate degree students take out $27,132 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Harcum College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #14, Pennsylvania College of Technology did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree.
In-state students pay an average of $17,610 in tuition and fees if they attend Penn College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,170. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,119 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Penn College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Thomas Edison State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,858 in student loans.
TESU is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Raritan Valley Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
RVCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,912. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $13,255 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at RVCC. In fact, around 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Bergen Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
Full-time students from New Jersey pay an average of $8,281 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bergen Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,659. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,236 in student loans.
Bergen Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.
Baltimore City Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
Students from Maryland who attend Baltimore City Community College full time pay an average of $3,314 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,394. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,180 in student loans.
Baltimore City Community College is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Lehigh Carbon Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs.
In-state students pay an average of $8,430 in tuition and fees if they attend LCCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,060. Associate Degree recipients from LCCC accumulate an average of $15,841 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at LCCC. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $10,682 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mansfield University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,248.
Mansfield University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Salem Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
Associate Degree recipients from Salem County College accumulate an average of $17,461 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Salem County College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Brookdale Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $8,804 in tuition and fees if they attend Brookdale Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,554. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,007 in student loans.
Brookdale Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 44% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Bucks County Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $9,098 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bucks County Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,298. On average, associate degree students take out $14,131 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bucks County Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #24, Nassau Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree.
In-state students pay an average of $6,330 in tuition and fees if they attend Nassau Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,130. Associate Degree recipients from Nassau Community College accumulate an average of $13,974 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Nassau Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Mercyhurst University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
The average tuition and fees at Mercyhurst is $42,680. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,201 in student loans.
Mercyhurst does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 26% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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