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2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
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.
The Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 37 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which online bachelor's 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.
Most Popular Online Trade School Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Excelsior University the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Excelsior University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Albany, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,668 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,112 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 45% 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.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Maryland Global Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Adelphi, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 7,982 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMGC is $7,848. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,336. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UMGC accumulate an average of $22,533 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 37 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Wilmington University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Wilmington University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in New Castle, Delaware that handed out 1,691 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Wilmington University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,030. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,658 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Out of the 37 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, New York City College of Technology landed the # 4 spot on the list. New York City College of Technology is a fairly large public school located in Brooklyn, New York that handed out 1,416 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,320 in tuition and fees if they attend City Tech full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,270. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from City Tech accumulate an average of $14,517 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Berkeley College - New York helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . New York, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 432 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Berkeley College - New York, expect to pay an average of $27,346 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,992 in student loans. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 84% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
SUNY Canton landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Canton, New York, the small public school handed out 520 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from New York who attend SUNY Canton full time pay an average of $8,689 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,648. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,937 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 82% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
George Washington University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. George Washington University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 3,466 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at GWU is $60,946. 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 bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,763 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 8% took at least some of their classes online.
Alvernia University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Reading, Pennsylvania, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 444 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Alvernia is $40,750. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Alvernia accumulate an average of $27,263 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 33% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #9, The Graduate Center, CUNY did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. The Graduate Center, CUNY is a medium-sized public school located in New York, New York that handed out 838 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,410 in tuition and fees if they attend The Graduate Center full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,360. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from The Graduate Center accumulate an average of $14,240 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Berkeley College - Woodland Park came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Berkeley College - Woodland Park is located in Woodland Park, New Jersey and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 387 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Berkeley College - Woodland Park is $27,138. 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 bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,535 in student loans. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #11, Immaculata University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Immaculata, Pennsylvania, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 311 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Immaculata, expect to pay an average of $27,750 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,940 in student loans. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2020-2021 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #13, Rider University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Rider is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. It awarded 800 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $37,200 to cover tuition and fees at Rider. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,203 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 22% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #14, Rowan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Glassboro, New Jersey, the fairly large public school handed out 4,242 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rowan is $14,952. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $24,345. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,143 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.
Peirce College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Peirce is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 167 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Peirce does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,060. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Peirce accumulate an average of $32,443 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Since Peirce 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.
Roberts Wesleyan College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Rochester, New York, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 375 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Roberts Wesleyan, expect to pay an average of $36,124 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,805 in student loans. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
SUNY Polytechnic Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. This small public school is located in Utica, New York, and it awarded 495 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SUNY Poly is $8,578. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,338. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,027 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 81% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Central Penn College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Summerdale, Pennsylvania is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 175 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $19,404 to cover tuition and fees at Central Penn. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $32,481 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Towson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in Towson, Maryland, the fairly large public school handed out 4,692 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $10,818 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Towson. Out-of-state students pay an average of $26,820. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,046 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 36% took at least some of their classes online.
Alfred State College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Alfred State is a public institution located in Alfred, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 440 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Alfred State is $8,862. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,942. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Alfred State accumulate an average of $23,498 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.
In 2020-2021 about 34% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Carlow University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Carlow is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 291 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Carlow, expect to pay an average of $33,500 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,868 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Rutgers New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 8,485 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $16,263 in tuition and fees if they attend Rutgers New Brunswick full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $33,963. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,837 in student loans. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
SUNY Empire State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. SUNY Empire is located in Saratoga Springs, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,036 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SUNY Empire is $7,630. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,540. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,832 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2020-2021 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Upstate Medical University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Syracuse, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 99 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $8,083 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SUNY Upstate Medical University. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,993. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,791 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
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Notes and References
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.