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Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in New York

2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in New York

15 Schools Ranked
$16,712 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$20,071 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 New York ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 15 schools in New York to see which ones had the most popular online bachelor's degree programs 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 analysis found Excelsior University to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in New York. Excelsior University is located in Albany, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,668 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,112 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Excelsior University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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

Out of the 15 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, New York City College of Technology landed the # 2 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. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Berkeley College - New York

New York, New York
432 Total Awards
$27,346 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,992 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Berkeley College - New York is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in New York, New York, the small private for-profit school handed out 432 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Berkeley College - New York is $27,346. 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 $35,992 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients 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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#4

SUNY Canton

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

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means SUNY Canton is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Canton, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 520 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $8,689 in tuition and fees if they attend SUNY Canton full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,648. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SUNY Canton accumulate an average of $23,937 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 82% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

The Graduate Center, CUNY

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

You’ll be in good company if you attend The Graduate Center, CUNY. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in New York list. This medium-sized public school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,360. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $14,240 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% 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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#6

Roberts Wesleyan College

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

Roberts Wesleyan College landed the #6 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 don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $36,124 to cover tuition and fees at Roberts Wesleyan. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Roberts Wesleyan accumulate an average of $21,805 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

Around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#7

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 #7 on the list. SUNY Poly is located in Utica, New York and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 495 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $8,578 in tuition and fees if they attend SUNY Poly full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,338. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,027 in student loans. 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.

Full SUNY Polytechnic Institute Report

#8

Alfred State College

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

Alfred State College landed the #8 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.

Students from New York who attend Alfred State full time pay an average of $8,862 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,942. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,498 in student loans. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 34% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

Upstate Medical University

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

With a ranking of #9, Upstate Medical University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. SUNY Upstate Medical University is a public institution located in Syracuse, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 99 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SUNY Upstate Medical University is $8,083. 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.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

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 #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Saratoga Springs, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,036 students in 2021-2022.

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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,832 in student loans. Around 69% of those degree recipients 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.

Full SUNY Empire State College Report

#11

DeVry College of New York

New York, New York
144 Total Awards
$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$40,851 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 a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. 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 144 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

DeVry College of New York-Midtown Manhattan does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,032. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $40,851 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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122 Total Awards
$27,730 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,882 Avg Student Debt

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology 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 #12 on the list. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is a private not-for-profit institution located in Flushing, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 122 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, expect to pay an average of $27,730 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology accumulate an average of $25,882 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#13

Bryant & Stratton College - Online

Orchard Park, New York
97 Total Awards
$15,295 Average Tuition & Fees
$39,502 Avg Student Debt

Bryant & Stratton College - Online came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in New York ranking. Located in Orchard Park, New York, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 97 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Bryant & Stratton College - Online, expect to pay an average of $15,295 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $39,502 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

Bryant & Stratton College - Online is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#14

Trocaire College

Buffalo, New York
26 Total Awards
$19,250 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, Trocaire College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Buffalo, New York, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 26 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Trocaire, expect to pay an average of $19,250 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#14

Culinary Institute of America

Hyde Park, New York
330 Total Awards
$36,620 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,350 Avg Student Debt

Culinary Institute of America 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 #14 on the list. The Culinary Institute of America is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Hyde Park, New York. It awarded 330 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at The Culinary Institute of America is $36,620. 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 $24,350 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 15 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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