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Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York

2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York

40 Schools Ranked
$10,839 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$9,014 Avg Student Debt

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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Top Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York

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5 Total Awards
$47,360 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named St John’s University - New York the best school in New York for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Queens, New York, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 5 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

STJ does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $47,360. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at STJ. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 41% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
6 Total Awards
$7,410 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 40 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, The Graduate Center, CUNY landed the # 2 spot on the list. 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.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at The Graduate Center. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#3

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, New York
40 Total Awards
$8,576 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,431 Avg Student Debt

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. Farmingdale State College is a medium-sized public school located in Farmingdale, New York that handed out 40 undergraduate certificates 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.

Online courses are available at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Touro College

New York, New York
17 Total Awards
$19,190 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,207 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Touro College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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.

The average tuition and fees at Touro is $19,190. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#5

Nassau Community College

Garden City, New York
87 Total Awards
$6,330 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Nassau Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Garden City, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 87 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $6,330 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Nassau Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,130.

You may have the opportunity 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.

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#6

SUNY Broome

Binghamton, New York
56 Total Awards
$6,704 Average Tuition & Fees

SUNY Broome came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York ranking. Located in Binghamton, New York, the medium-sized public school handed out 56 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Students from New York who attend SUNY Broome full time pay an average of $6,704 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,984.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SUNY Broome. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Bryant & Stratton College - Online

Orchard Park, New York
761 Total Awards
$15,295 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,653 Avg Student Debt

Bryant & Stratton College - Online came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York ranking. Bryant & Stratton College - Online is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Orchard Park, New York that handed out 761 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Bryant & Stratton College - Online is $15,295. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,653 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, Bryant & Stratton College - Online is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#8

Jefferson Community College

Watertown, New York
7 Total Awards
$5,832 Average Tuition & Fees

Jefferson Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York ranking. Jefferson Community College is a small public school located in Watertown, New York that handed out 7 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Jefferson Community College, expect to pay an average of $5,832 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 Jefferson Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#9

Alfred State College

Alfred, New York
7 Total Awards
$8,862 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Alfred State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Alfred, New York, 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,942.

You may have the opportunity 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.

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#10

North Country Community College

Saranac Lake, New York
34 Total Awards
$6,562 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,562 Avg Student Debt

North Country Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Saranac Lake, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 34 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Country Community College is $6,562. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,734. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from North Country Community College accumulate an average of $12,562 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

North Country 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 39% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Suffolk County Community College

Selden, New York
141 Total Awards
$6,270 Average Tuition & Fees

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. This large public school is located in Selden, New York, and it awarded 141 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from New York who attend Suffolk County Community College full time pay an average of $6,270 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,740.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Suffolk County Community College. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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138 Total Awards
$6,018 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,135 Avg Student Debt

Hudson Valley 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 #12 on the list. 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,818. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from HVCC accumulate an average of $13,135 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at HVCC. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Hudson Valley Community College Report

#13

Monroe College

Bronx, New York
89 Total Awards
$17,442 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,597 Avg Student Debt

Monroe College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Monroe College is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in Bronx, New York that handed out 89 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Monroe College, expect to pay an average of $17,442 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 $8,597 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Monroe College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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164 Total Awards
$5,776 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,375 Avg Student Debt

Mohawk Valley Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York ranking. MVCC is located in Utica, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 164 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $5,776 in tuition and fees if they attend MVCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,211. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,375 in loans while pursuing their degree.

MVCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, New York
13 Total Awards
$5,174 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,866 Avg Student Debt

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. Poughkeepsie, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 13 students in 2021-2022.

Students from New York who attend DCC full time pay an average of $5,174 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,774. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from DCC accumulate an average of $6,866 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that DCC does offer online classes in some areas. 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.

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#16

Medgar Evers College

Brooklyn, New York
9 Total Awards
$7,352 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, Medgar Evers College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Brooklyn, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 9 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $7,352 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Medgar. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,302.

Medgar 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 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#17

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, New York
30 Total Awards
$5,218 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,141 Avg Student Debt

LaGuardia Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. LaGuardia is a fairly large public school situated in Long Island City, New York. It awarded 30 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LaGuardia is $5,218. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,098. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,141 in loans while pursuing their degree.

LaGuardia 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 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full LaGuardia Community College Report

#18

Hostos Community College

Bronx, New York
14 Total Awards
$5,208 Average Tuition & Fees

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. Located in Bronx, New York, the small public school handed out 14 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,208 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Hostos. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,088.

One thing to take note of is that Hostos does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

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#20

Jamestown Community College

Jamestown, New York
36 Total Awards
$6,450 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,663 Avg Student Debt

Jamestown Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York ranking. Jamestown Community College is located in Jamestown, New York and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 36 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Students from New York who attend Jamestown Community College full time pay an average of $6,450 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students 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.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Jamestown Community College. In fact, around 37% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#21

Mildred Elley Albany

Albany, New York
109 Total Awards
$14,253 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,933 Avg Student Debt

Mildred Elley Albany ranked #21 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Located in Albany, New York, the very small private for-profit school awarded 109 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,933 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Mildred Elley Albany. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 50% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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1 Total Awards
$27,730 Average Tuition & Fees

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 a small private not-for-profit school located in Flushing, New York that handed out 1 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

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.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. In 2020-2021 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#23

Erie Community College

Buffalo, New York
253 Total Awards
$5,950 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,400 Avg Student Debt

Erie 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 #23 on the list. Located in Buffalo, New York, the medium-sized public school handed out 253 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Erie Community College is $5,950. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,150. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,400 in student loans.

Erie 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 38% took at least some of their classes online.

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#24

Herkimer County Community College

Herkimer, New York
45 Total Awards
$5,776 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,266 Avg Student Debt

Herkimer County Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Herkimer College is a small public school situated in Herkimer, New York. It awarded 45 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Herkimer College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,776. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Herkimer College accumulate an average of $12,266 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Herkimer College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.

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#25

Monroe Community College

Rochester, New York
209 Total Awards
$5,712 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,398 Avg Student Debt

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. Monroe Community College is a public institution located in Rochester, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 209 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Monroe Community College is $5,712. Out-of-state students 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.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Monroe Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Monroe Community College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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