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

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

37 Schools Ranked
$20,168 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$22,318 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
2,668 Total Awards
$18,112 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. Located in Albany, New York, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2,668 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Excelsior University accumulate an average of $18,112 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.

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

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7,982 Total Awards
$7,848 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,533 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Maryland Global Campus is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. UMGC is a public institution located in Adelphi, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7,982 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Maryland who attend UMGC full time pay an average of $7,848 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students 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.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
1,691 Total Awards
$12,030 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,658 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Wilmington University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Wilmington University accumulate an average of $21,658 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% 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.

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1,416 Total Awards
$7,320 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,517 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York City College of Technology. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. City Tech is a fairly large public school situated in Brooklyn, New York. It awarded 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. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Berkeley College - New York

New York, New York
432 Total Awards
$27,346 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,992 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 Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in New York, New York, the small private for-profit school handed out 432 bachelor’s degree awards 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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Berkeley College - New York accumulate an average of $35,992 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% 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

SUNY Canton

Canton, New York
520 Total Awards
$8,689 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,937 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Canton 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 #6 on the list. SUNY Canton is a small public school located in Canton, New York that handed out 520 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

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 $15,648. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,937 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 82% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
3,466 Total Awards
$60,946 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,763 Avg Student Debt

George Washington University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This large private not-for-profit school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 3,466 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

GWU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $60,946. 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 $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.

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#8

Alvernia University

Reading, Pennsylvania
444 Total Awards
$40,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,263 Avg Student Debt

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. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Reading, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 444 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Alvernia does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $40,750. 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 $27,263 in student loans. Around 71% of those degree recipients 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.

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#9

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
838 Total Awards
$7,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,240 Avg Student Debt

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 is located in New York, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 838 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $7,410 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend The Graduate Center. 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. Around 72% 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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#10

Berkeley College - Woodland Park

Woodland Park, New Jersey
387 Total Awards
$27,138 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,535 Avg Student Debt

Berkeley College - Woodland Park 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 #10 on the list. Berkeley College - Woodland Park is a private for-profit institution located in Woodland Park, New Jersey. The school has a small population, and it awarded 387 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Berkeley College - Woodland Park does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $27,138. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $32,535 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Immaculata University

Immaculata, Pennsylvania
311 Total Awards
$27,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,940 Avg Student Debt

Immaculata University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Immaculata, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 311 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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Immaculata accumulate an average of $25,940 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Immaculata University Report

#13

Rider University

Lawrenceville, New Jersey
800 Total Awards
$37,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,203 Avg Student Debt

Rider 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 #13 on the list. Rider University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey that handed out 800 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Rider, expect to pay an average of $37,200 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 $24,203 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 22% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey
4,242 Total Awards
$14,952 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,143 Avg Student Debt

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.

Full-time students from New Jersey pay an average of $14,952 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Rowan. Out-of-state students 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.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Peirce College

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
167 Total Awards
$15,060 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,443 Avg Student Debt

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.

The average tuition and fees at Peirce is $15,060. 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 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.

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#16

Roberts Wesleyan College

Rochester, New York
375 Total Awards
$36,124 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,805 Avg Student Debt

Roberts Wesleyan College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Rochester, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 375 students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Roberts Wesleyan College Report

#17

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, New York
495 Total Awards
$8,578 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,027 Avg Student Debt

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.

Students from New York who attend SUNY Poly full time pay an average of $8,578 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,338. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SUNY Poly accumulate an average of $17,027 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full SUNY Polytechnic Institute Report

#18

Central Penn College

Summerdale, Pennsylvania
175 Total Awards
$19,404 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,481 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, Central Penn College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Central Penn College is a very small private for-profit school located in Summerdale, Pennsylvania that handed out 175 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Central Penn is $19,404. 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 $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.

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#18

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
4,692 Total Awards
$10,818 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,046 Avg Student Debt

Towson University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. 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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Towson accumulate an average of $19,046 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 36% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Towson University Report

#20

Alfred State College

Alfred, New York
440 Total Awards
$8,862 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,498 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 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.

In-state students pay an average of $8,862 in tuition and fees if they attend Alfred State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,942. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,498 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 34% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#21

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
291 Total Awards
$33,500 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,868 Avg Student Debt

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 a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 291 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

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.

Around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Carlow University Report

#22

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
8,485 Total Awards
$16,263 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,837 Avg Student Debt

Rutgers University - New Brunswick ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the large public school handed out 8,485 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from New Jersey pay an average of $16,263 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Rutgers New Brunswick. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.

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#22

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, New York
2,036 Total Awards
$7,630 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,832 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Empire State College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Saratoga Springs, New York, and it awarded 2,036 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $7,630 in tuition and fees if they attend SUNY Empire full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,540. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SUNY Empire accumulate an average of $19,832 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#22

Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, New York
99 Total Awards
$8,083 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,791 Avg Student Debt

Upstate Medical University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Upstate Medical University is a small public school located in Syracuse, New York that handed out 99 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from New York who attend SUNY Upstate Medical University full time pay an average of $8,083 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students 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. Around 83% of those degree recipients 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.

Full Upstate Medical University 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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