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2023 Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices
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 Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 40 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best value undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Top Value Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York
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Our analysis found SUNY Broome to be the best value school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New York. SUNY Broome is a medium-sized public school situated in Binghamton, New York. It awarded 56 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SUNY Broome are $11,984 per year.
Depending on your major, you 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.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, SUNY Broome also is in the top 15% of our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York ranking.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Nassau Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value trade school schools in New York. Located in Garden City, New York, the fairly large public school awarded 87 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Nassau Community College are $12,130 per year.
Nassau 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 2020-2021 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.
Nassau Community College also made our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list, coming in at #5.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Jefferson Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value trade school schools in New York. Watertown, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 7 students in 2021-2022.
Jefferson Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,832 in tuition and fees each year.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Jefferson Community College. In 2020-2021 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Jefferson Community College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list.
Out of the 40 schools in New York that were part of this year’s value ranking, The Graduate Center, CUNY landed the # 4 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.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at The Graduate Center are $15,360 a year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at The Graduate Center. In 2020-2021 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The Graduate Center also took the #2 spot in our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York rankings.
Out of the 40 schools in New York that were part of this year’s value ranking, Dutchess Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Poughkeepsie, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 13 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at DCC are $9,774 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $6,866 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at DCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 41% took at least some of their classes online.
Hudson Valley Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking. 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.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at HVCC are $10,818 per year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,135 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity 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.
Mohawk Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Utica, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 164 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at MVCC are $8,211 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $10,375 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 MVCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 50% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Suffolk County Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This large public school is located in Selden, New York, and it awarded 141 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Suffolk County Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,740 in tuition and fees each year.
Online courses are available at Suffolk County Community 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 66% took at least some of their classes online.
Hostos Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Hostos Community College is a small public school located in Bronx, New York that handed out 14 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Hostos are $8,088 a year.
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.
With a ranking of #10, LaGuardia Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Long Island City, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 30 students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LaGuardia are $8,098 per year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,141 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at LaGuardia. In 2020-2021 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Farmingdale State College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York list. This medium-sized public school is located in Farmingdale, New York, and it awarded 40 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale undergraduate students pay an average of $18,486 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,431 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale. During the 2020-2021 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list.
With a ranking of #12, North Country Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Saranac Lake, New York, the small public school awarded 34 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at North Country Community College are $13,734 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $12,562 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 North Country Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #13, Monroe Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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.
Monroe Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,468 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,398 in student loans.
Monroe Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 82% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Erie Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 253 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Erie Community College are $11,150 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $7,400 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Erie Community 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 38% took at least some of their classes online.
Herkimer County Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York list. Located in Herkimer, New York, the small public school awarded 45 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Herkimer College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,776 in tuition and fees each year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school 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. In 2020-2021 about 45% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #16, Niagara County Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Niagara County Community College is a small public school located in Sanborn, New York that handed out 123 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Niagara County Community College are $11,205 a year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,584 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Niagara County Community College. In fact, around 42% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Finger Lakes Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Finger Lakes Community College is located in Canandaigua, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 52 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Finger Lakes Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,946 in tuition and fees each year.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Finger Lakes Community College. In 2020-2021 about 46% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Jamestown Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Jamestown Community College is a small public school situated in Jamestown, New York. It awarded 36 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Jamestown Community College are $11,750 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $10,663 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Jamestown Community College. In 2020-2021 about 37% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Medgar Evers College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York ranking. Medgar Evers College is a small public school located in Brooklyn, New York that handed out 9 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Medgar undergraduate students pay an average of $15,302 in tuition and fees each year.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Medgar does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Genesee Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Batavia, New York, the small public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
GCC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,040 in tuition and fees each year.
Online courses are available at GCC, 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 44% took at least some of their classes online.
Alfred State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in Alfred, New York, the small public school handed out 7 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Alfred State undergraduate students pay an average of $15,942 in tuition and fees each year.
Depending on your major, you 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.
Alfred State also claimed a spot on our Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Onondaga Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Syracuse, New York, and it awarded 33 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OCC are $11,080 per year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at OCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 18% took at least some of their classes online.
Clinton Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. This very small public school is located in Plattsburgh, New York, and it awarded 14 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Clinton Community College are $6,831 per year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Clinton Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 28% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #24, SUNY Schenectady County Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. SUNY Schenectady is a public institution located in Schenectady, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 56 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SUNY Schenectady are $10,768 a year.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SUNY Schenectady does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 33% took at least some of their classes online.
Queensborough Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #25 on the list. Bayside, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 6 students in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at QCC are $8,090 per year.
Online courses are available at QCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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