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2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

37 Schools Ranked
$18,849 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$25,198 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.

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.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Excelsior University

Albany, New York
431 Total Awards
$22,305 Avg Student Debt

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 fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Albany, New York. It awarded 431 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,305 in student loans. Around 18% of those degree recipients were women.

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

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723 Total Awards
$7,704 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,230 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 37 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland Global Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. UMGC is a public institution located in Adelphi, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 723 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMGC is $7,704. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,336. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UMGC accumulate an average of $26,230 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
198 Total Awards
$11,760 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,817 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Wilmington University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. New Castle, Delaware is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 198 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Wilmington University is $11,760. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,817 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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462 Total Awards
$7,320 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,079 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means New York City College of Technology is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Brooklyn, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 462 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at City Tech is $7,320. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,270. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,079 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

Full New York City College of Technology Report

#5

Berkeley College - New York

New York, New York
179 Total Awards
$25,943 Average Tuition & Fees
$39,070 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 37 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Berkeley College - New York landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in New York, New York, the small private for-profit school awarded 179 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Berkeley College - New York does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $25,943. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $39,070 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Berkeley College - New York Report

#6

SUNY Canton

Canton, New York
218 Total Awards
$8,689 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,626 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Canton landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This small public school is located in Canton, New York, and it awarded 218 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from New York who attend SUNY Canton full time pay an average of $8,689 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,449. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,626 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

Full SUNY Canton Report

#7

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
156 Total Awards
$57,984 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,093 Avg Student Debt

George Washington University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 156 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at GWU is $57,984. 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 GWU accumulate an average of $23,093 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

Around 10% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full George Washington University Report

#8

Alvernia University

Reading, Pennsylvania
111 Total Awards
$39,280 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,879 Avg Student Debt

Alvernia University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Reading, Pennsylvania, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 111 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Alvernia, expect to pay an average of $39,280 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 $33,879 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 30% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Alvernia University Report

#9

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
60 Total Awards
$7,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,723 Avg Student Debt

The Graduate Center, CUNY landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in New York, New York, the medium-sized public school handed out 60 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at The Graduate Center is $7,410. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,360. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,723 in student loans. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, The Graduate Center is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#10

Berkeley College - Woodland Park

Woodland Park, New Jersey
159 Total Awards
$26,085 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,749 Avg Student Debt

Berkeley College - Woodland Park landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Berkeley College - Woodland Park is a small private for-profit school situated in Woodland Park, New Jersey. It awarded 159 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Berkeley College - Woodland Park does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $26,085. This amount may 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 $37,749 in student loans. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Berkeley College - Woodland Park Report

#11

Immaculata University

Immaculata, Pennsylvania
66 Total Awards
$27,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,438 Avg Student Debt

Immaculata 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 #11 on the list. Immaculata University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Immaculata, Pennsylvania that handed out 66 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,438 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Clarion, Pennsylvania
111 Total Awards
$11,173 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,077 Avg Student Debt

Clarion University of Pennsylvania 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 #11 on the list. Clarion, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 111 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $11,173 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Clarion University. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,052. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Clarion University accumulate an average of $27,077 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Clarion University of Pennsylvania Report

#13

Rider University

Lawrenceville, New Jersey
77 Total Awards
$35,850 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,127 Avg Student Debt

Rider University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Rider is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. The school has a small population, and it awarded 77 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Rider, expect to pay an average of $35,850 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 $25,127 in student loans. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 33% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#14

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey
428 Total Awards
$14,376 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,830 Avg Student Debt

Rowan University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Rowan is a fairly large public school situated in Glassboro, New Jersey. It awarded 428 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rowan is $14,376. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,408. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Rowan accumulate an average of $23,830 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Peirce College

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
47 Total Awards
$15,060 Average Tuition & Fees
$43,398 Avg Student Debt

Peirce College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Peirce is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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 $43,398 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

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

Full Peirce College Report

#16

Roberts Wesleyan College

Rochester, New York
54 Total Awards
$34,390 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,738 Avg Student Debt

Roberts Wesleyan 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 #16 on the list. Roberts Wesleyan is located in Rochester, New York and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 54 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $34,390 to cover tuition and fees at Roberts Wesleyan. 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 $30,738 in student loans. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Roberts Wesleyan College Report

#17

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, New York
95 Total Awards
$8,548 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,054 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Polytechnic Institute landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This small public school is located in Utica, New York, and it awarded 95 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SUNY Poly is $8,548. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,308. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,054 in student loans. Around 28% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#18

Central Penn College

Summerdale, Pennsylvania
46 Total Awards
$18,714 Average Tuition & Fees
$41,130 Avg Student Debt

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. Central Penn is located in Summerdale, Pennsylvania and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 46 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $18,714 to cover tuition and fees at Central Penn. 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 $41,130 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#18

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
251 Total Awards
$10,464 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,133 Avg Student Debt

Towson University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Towson is a public institution located in Towson, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 251 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Maryland who attend Towson full time pay an average of $10,464 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,516. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Towson accumulate an average of $21,133 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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#20

Alfred State College

Alfred, New York
130 Total Awards
$8,857 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,313 Avg Student Debt

Alfred State College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Alfred State College is a small public school located in Alfred, New York that handed out 130 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $8,857 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Alfred State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,937. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Alfred State accumulate an average of $26,313 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

Around 32% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#21

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
21 Total Awards
$32,390 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,863 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, Carlow University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 21 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Carlow does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $32,390. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,863 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#22

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
305 Total Awards
$15,804 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,259 Avg Student Debt

Rutgers University - New Brunswick came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Rutgers New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 305 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rutgers New Brunswick is $15,804. Out-of-state students pay an average of $33,005. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,259 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.

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#22

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, New York
12 Total Awards
$7,630 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,905 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #22, SUNY Empire State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Saratoga Springs, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 12 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Students from New York who attend SUNY Empire full time pay an average of $7,630 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,540. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,905 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#22

Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, New York
62 Total Awards
$8,076 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,079 Avg Student Debt

Upstate Medical University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This small public school is located in Syracuse, New York, and it awarded 62 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $8,076 in tuition and fees if they attend SUNY Upstate Medical University full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,986. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SUNY Upstate Medical University accumulate an average of $27,079 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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#25

California University of Pennsylvania

California, Pennsylvania
123 Total Awards
$11,108 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,162 Avg Student Debt

California University of Pennsylvania came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. California, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 123 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $11,108 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cal U. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,726. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,162 in student loans. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

Full California University of Pennsylvania Report

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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.

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