2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 40 schools in New York to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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Our analysis found St John’s University - New York to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. St John’s University - New York is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Queens, New York that handed out 5 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend STJ, expect to pay an average of $47,360 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Some students may be able to take online classes at STJ. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 41% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at The Graduate Center, CUNY helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in New York. The Graduate Center is located in New York, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 6 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $7,410 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend The Graduate Center. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,360.
Some students may be able to take online classes at The Graduate Center. During the 2020-2021 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Farmingdale State College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in New York. Located in Farmingdale, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 40 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is $8,576. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,486. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,431 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Touro College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in New York. Touro is located in New York, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 17 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
If you want to attend Touro, expect to pay an average of $19,190 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,207 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Touro does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nassau Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Located in Garden City, New York, the fairly large public school awarded 87 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from New York who attend Nassau Community College full time pay an average of $6,330 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,130.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Nassau Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
SUNY Broome came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Binghamton, New York, and it awarded 56 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SUNY Broome is $6,704. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,984.
SUNY Broome 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, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Bryant & Stratton College - Online ranked #7 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Orchard Park, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 761 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Bryant & Stratton College - Online, expect to pay an average of $15,295 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,653 in student loans.
Since Bryant & Stratton College - Online is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
Jefferson Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Watertown, New York, the small public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Jefferson Community College is $5,832. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
One thing to take note of is that Jefferson Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Alfred State College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Alfred State is a public institution located in Alfred, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from New York who attend Alfred State full time pay an average of $8,862 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,942.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Alfred State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 34% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
North Country Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York ranking. North Country Community College is located in Saranac Lake, New York and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 34 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $6,562 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Country Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,734. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,562 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that North Country Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.
Suffolk County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Suffolk County Community College is a large public school situated in Selden, New York. It awarded 141 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,270 in tuition and fees if they attend Suffolk County Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,740.
Suffolk County 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. In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Hudson Valley Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. HVCC is a public institution located in Troy, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 138 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,018 in tuition and fees if they attend HVCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,818. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,135 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at HVCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Monroe College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Bronx, New York, and it awarded 89 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Monroe College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,442. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Monroe College accumulate an average of $8,597 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Monroe College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 38% took at least some of their classes online.
Mohawk Valley Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York ranking. Located in Utica, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 164 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from New York who attend MVCC full time pay an average of $5,776 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,211. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,375 in student loans.
MVCC 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 2020-2021 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #15, Dutchess Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. DCC is a public institution located in Poughkeepsie, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 13 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,174 in tuition and fees if they attend DCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,774. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,866 in loans while pursuing their degree.
DCC 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 41% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Medgar Evers College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Medgar is a public institution located in Brooklyn, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Medgar is $7,352. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,302.
Medgar does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
LaGuardia Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. LaGuardia is a fairly large public school situated in Long Island City, New York. It awarded 30 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,218 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LaGuardia. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,098. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from LaGuardia accumulate an average of $15,141 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at LaGuardia. During the 2020-2021 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Hostos Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. Hostos is a small public school situated in Bronx, New York. It awarded 14 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from New York who attend Hostos full time pay an average of $5,208 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,088.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Hostos. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Jamestown Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Jamestown Community College is a small public school located in Jamestown, New York that handed out 36 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Jamestown Community College is $6,450. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,750. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,663 in student loans.
Jamestown 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 37% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mildred Elley Albany came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Albany, New York, and it awarded 109 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Mildred Elley Albany does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,253. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,933 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Mildred Elley Albany. During the 2020-2021 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology ranked #22 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is located in Flushing, New York and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $27,730 to cover tuition and fees at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
One thing to take note of is that Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.
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Erie Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Erie Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Buffalo, New York that handed out 253 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,950 in tuition and fees if they attend Erie Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,150. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,400 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Erie Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 38% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #24, Herkimer County Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Herkimer, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 45 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,776 to cover tuition and fees at Herkimer College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Herkimer College accumulate an average of $12,266 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Herkimer College. In 2020-2021 about 45% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Monroe Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in Rochester, New York, the medium-sized public school handed out 209 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Monroe Community College is $5,712. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,468. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Monroe Community College accumulate an average of $9,398 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Monroe Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.
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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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