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Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York

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 2023 rankings named Excelsior University the most popular school in New York for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Albany, New York, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 1,240 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

Associate Degree recipients from Excelsior University accumulate an average of $12,110 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

Excelsior University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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 located in Orchard Park, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 902 associate degrees to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,295 to cover tuition and fees at Bryant & Stratton College - Online. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Bryant & Stratton College - Online accumulate an average of $22,949 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

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.

Full Bryant & Stratton College - Online Report

#3

Monroe College

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

You’ll be in good company if you attend Monroe College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York list. Located in Bronx, New York, the medium-sized private for-profit school handed out 875 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,442 to cover tuition and fees at Monroe College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. 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.

Around 38% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Monroe College Report

#4

SUNY Broome

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

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means SUNY Broome is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. SUNY Broome is located in Binghamton, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 680 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SUNY Broome is $6,704. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,984. Associate Degree recipients from SUNY Broome accumulate an average of $14,343 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients 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.

Full SUNY Broome Report

#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. Located in New York, New York, the small private for-profit school awarded 179 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,158 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 70% 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

With a ranking of #6, Kingsborough Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This fairly large public school is located in Brooklyn, New York, and it awarded 1,749 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at KCC is $5,252. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,132. On average, associate degree students take out $9,917 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Kingsborough Community College Report

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

With a ranking of #7, Hudson Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Troy, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,310 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $6,018 in tuition and fees if they attend HVCC full time. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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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 ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York list. Jamestown Community College is a small public school situated in Jamestown, New York. It awarded 507 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

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

During the 2020-2021 year, about 37% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Jamestown Community College Report

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

With a ranking of #9, Mohawk Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Utica, New York, the medium-sized public school handed out 657 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,776 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MVCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,211. Associate Degree recipients from MVCC accumulate an average of $12,709 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.

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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

With a ranking of #10, Niagara County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Niagara County Community College is a small public school situated in Sanborn, New York. It awarded 701 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $6,165 in tuition and fees if they attend Niagara County Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,205. Associate Degree recipients from Niagara County Community College accumulate an average of $12,388 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

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

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#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 came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York ranking. Finger Lakes Community College is located in Canandaigua, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 542 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from New York who attend Finger Lakes Community College full time pay an average of $5,914 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 46% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Finger Lakes Community College Report

#12

Genesee Community College

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

Genesee Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Genesee Community College is a small public school located in Batavia, New York that handed out 539 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from New York who attend GCC full time pay an average of $5,440 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,040. On average, associate degree students take out $12,106 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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 landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Clinton Community College is a very small public school situated in Plattsburgh, New York. It awarded 126 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Clinton Community College is $6,831. 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 $12,394 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 28% took at least some of their classes online.

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#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. DeVry College of New York-Midtown Manhattan is a very small private for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 9 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend DeVry College of New York-Midtown Manhattan, expect to pay an average of $15,032 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $27,079 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 22% of those degree recipients 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.

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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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