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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. Excelsior University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Albany, New York. It awarded 1,240 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,110 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

Excelsior University 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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#2

Bryant & Stratton College - Online

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

Out of the 14 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Bryant & Stratton College - Online landed the # 2 spot on the list. 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. 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.

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#3

Monroe College

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

The excellent associate degree programs at Monroe College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in New York. Monroe College is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in Bronx, New York. It awarded 875 associate degrees 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. On average, associate degree students take out $15,013 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#4

SUNY Broome

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

The excellent associate degree programs at SUNY Broome helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in New York. Located in Binghamton, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 680 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $6,704 in tuition and fees if they attend SUNY Broome full time. Those students who come from outside the state 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.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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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. Berkeley College - New York is a small private for-profit school situated in New York, New York. 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,158 in student loans. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

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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. Located in Brooklyn, New York, the fairly large public school awarded 1,749 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $5,252 in tuition and fees if they attend KCC full time. Out-of-state students 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.

In 2020-2021 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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

Hudson 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 #7 on the list. HVCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Troy, New York. It awarded 1,310 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at HVCC is $6,018. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,818. Associate Degree recipients from HVCC accumulate an average of $11,714 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. 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 landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Jamestown Community College is a small public school situated in Jamestown, New York. It awarded 507 associate degrees 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. Associate Degree recipients from Jamestown Community College accumulate an average of $11,330 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

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

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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. MVCC is a public institution located in Utica, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 657 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from New York who attend MVCC full time pay an average of $5,776 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state 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.

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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#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 a small public school located in Sanborn, New York that handed out 701 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $6,165 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Niagara County Community College. Those students who come from outside the state 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.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 42% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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 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 #10 on the 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.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,914 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Finger Lakes Community College. Out-of-state students 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 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.

Students from New York who attend GCC full time pay an average of $5,440 in tuition and fees. 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.

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#13

Clinton Community College

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

Clinton Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York list. Plattsburgh, New York is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 126 students in 2021-2022.

Clinton Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,831. This amount may 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.

Around 28% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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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 landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. DeVry College of New York-Midtown Manhattan is a private for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 9 associate degrees 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. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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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