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2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York

14 Schools Ranked
$9,974 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$13,989 Avg Student Debt

A trade school student has 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in New York to see which online associate degree programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Excelsior University

Albany, New York
1,240 Total Awards
$12,110 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Excelsior University to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in New York. Located in Albany, New York, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 1,240 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

On average, associate degree students take out $12,110 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Excelsior University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

Full Excelsior University Report

#2

Bryant & Stratton College - Online

Orchard Park, New York
902 Total Awards
$15,295 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,949 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Bryant & Stratton College - Online helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in New York. Bryant & Stratton College - Online is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Orchard Park, New York. It awarded 902 associate degrees 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,949 in student loans. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

Bryant & Stratton College - Online is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#3

Monroe College

Bronx, New York
875 Total Awards
$17,442 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,013 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Monroe College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Bronx, New York, and it awarded 875 associate degrees 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. Associate Degree recipients from Monroe College accumulate an average of $15,013 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

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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#4

SUNY Broome

Binghamton, New York
680 Total Awards
$6,704 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,343 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SUNY Broome. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York list. SUNY Broome is a public institution located in Binghamton, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 680 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from New York who attend SUNY Broome full time pay an average of $6,704 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,984. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,343 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

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.

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#5

Berkeley College - New York

New York, New York
179 Total Awards
$27,346 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,158 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Berkeley College - New York. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York list. This small private for-profit school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 179 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Berkeley College - New York does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $27,346. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Berkeley College - New York accumulate an average of $24,158 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Kingsborough Community College

Brooklyn, New York
1,749 Total Awards
$5,252 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,917 Avg Student Debt

Kingsborough Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Brooklyn, New York, and it awarded 1,749 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $5,252 in tuition and fees if they attend KCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,132. Associate Degree recipients from KCC accumulate an average of $9,917 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

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1,310 Total Awards
$6,018 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,714 Avg Student Debt

Hudson Valley Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Troy, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,310 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at HVCC is $6,018. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,818. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,714 in student loans. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Jamestown Community College

Jamestown, New York
507 Total Awards
$6,450 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,330 Avg Student Debt

Jamestown Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York ranking. Located in Jamestown, New York, the small public school awarded 507 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students 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 associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,330 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 37% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Jamestown Community College Report

657 Total Awards
$5,776 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,709 Avg Student Debt

Mohawk Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Utica, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 657 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MVCC is $5,776. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,211. On average, associate degree students take out $12,709 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Niagara County Community College

Sanborn, New York
701 Total Awards
$6,165 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,388 Avg Student Debt

Niagara County Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York ranking. Niagara County Community College is located in Sanborn, New York and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 701 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Niagara County Community College is $6,165. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,205. On average, associate degree students take out $12,388 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Niagara County Community College Report

#10

Finger Lakes Community College

Canandaigua, New York
542 Total Awards
$5,914 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,313 Avg Student Debt

Finger Lakes Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York list. Canandaigua, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 542 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $5,914 in tuition and fees if they attend Finger Lakes Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,946. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,313 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 46% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Genesee Community College

Batavia, New York
539 Total Awards
$5,440 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,106 Avg Student Debt

Genesee Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York list. Batavia, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 539 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GCC is $5,440. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,040. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,106 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Genesee Community College Report

#13

Clinton Community College

Plattsburgh, New York
126 Total Awards
$6,831 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,394 Avg Student Debt

Clinton Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York ranking. Located in Plattsburgh, New York, the very small public school awarded 126 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Clinton Community College, expect to pay an average of $6,831 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $12,394 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 28% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Clinton Community College Report

#14

DeVry College of New York

New York, New York
9 Total Awards
$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,079 Avg Student Debt

DeVry College of New York did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in New York, New York, the very small private for-profit school awarded 9 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at DeVry College of New York-Midtown Manhattan is $15,032. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $27,079 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full DeVry College of New York Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 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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