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2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in New York
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 Trade Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 28 schools in New York to see which ones had the most popular online programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Trade School Schools in New York
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Our analysis found Bryant & Stratton College - Online to be the most popular school for trade school students in New York. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Orchard Park, New York, and it awarded 1,760 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $23,917 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $149.After graduating from Bryant & Stratton College - Online, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,876 during the early years of their career. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
Out of the 28 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Excelsior University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Albany, New York, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 4,461 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $20,049 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Excelsior University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $58,705 during the early years of their career. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
The programs at Berkeley College - New York helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in New York. Berkeley College - New York is a small private for-profit school located in New York, New York that handed out 611 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Berkeley College - New York accumulate an average of $31,259 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $173.After graduating from Berkeley College - New York, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,972 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Monroe College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in New York list. Bronx, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 2,327 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,041 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $126, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Monroe College graduates make an average of $36,443 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
The programs at SUNY Broome helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in New York. SUNY Broome is a medium-sized public school situated in Binghamton, New York. It awarded 736 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,343 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, SUNY Broome graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,252 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
New York City College of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Brooklyn, New York, the fairly large public school handed out 2,673 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,135 in student loans.After graduating from City Tech, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,192 during the early years of their career. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
SUNY Canton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #7 on the list. SUNY Canton is a small public school situated in Canton, New York. It awarded 794 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,034 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $226.After graduating from SUNY Canton, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,781 during the early years of their career. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #8, Metropolitan Learning Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Rego Park, New York is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 152 students in 2021-2022.
Once they receive their degree, MLI graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $19,550 during the early year of their career. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
DeVry College of New York came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in New York ranking. New York, New York is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 373 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $41,248 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $155 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, DeVry College of New York-Midtown Manhattan graduates make an average of $51,853 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
The Graduate Center, CUNY landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. The Graduate Center, CUNY is a medium-sized public school located in New York, New York that handed out 2,945 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,546 in student loans. During the early years of their career, The Graduate Center graduates make an average of $61,344 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Kingsborough Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Brooklyn, New York, the fairly large public school awarded 1,752 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $9,917 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, KCC graduates make an average of $32,167 annually. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Jamestown Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #12 on the list. Jamestown, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 566 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Jamestown Community College accumulate an average of $11,263 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Jamestown Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,276 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Roberts Wesleyan College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in New York list. Located in Rochester, New York, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 654 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,643 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $391 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Roberts Wesleyan graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,669 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
SUNY Polytechnic Institute ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in New York list. SUNY Poly is a public institution located in Utica, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 727 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,067 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $252 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, SUNY Poly graduates make an average of $50,192 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.
Hudson Valley Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in New York ranking. Located in Troy, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,448 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,776 in student loans. During the early years of their career, HVCC graduates make an average of $37,712 annually. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #16, Alfred State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Alfred State is a small public school situated in Alfred, New York. It awarded 1,134 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,774 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $262.After graduating from Alfred State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,740 during the early years of their career. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.
SUNY Empire State College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in New York list. Located in Saratoga Springs, New York, the medium-sized public school handed out 3,106 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $25,836 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, SUNY Empire graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,016 during the early year of their career. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Upstate Medical University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. This small public school is located in Syracuse, New York, and it awarded 475 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $70,170 in student loans.After graduating from SUNY Upstate Medical University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $69,740 during the early years of their career. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Mohawk Valley Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in New York list. MVCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Utica, New York. It awarded 821 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from MVCC accumulate an average of $12,320 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from MVCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,665 during the early years of their career. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
Finger Lakes Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in New York ranking. Finger Lakes Community College is a public institution located in Canandaigua, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 594 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Finger Lakes Community College accumulate an average of $15,313 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Finger Lakes Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,292 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
With a ranking of #20, Niagara County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Niagara County Community College is a public institution located in Sanborn, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 824 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $12,228 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Niagara County Community College graduates make an average of $30,491 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Genesee Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in New York ranking. GCC is a small public school situated in Batavia, New York. It awarded 550 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from GCC accumulate an average of $12,106 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, GCC graduates make an average of $32,872 annually. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in New York ranking. Located in Flushing, New York, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 287 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,482 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $331 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,942 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.
Rochester Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #24 on the list. Rochester Institute of Technology is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Rochester, New York that handed out 3,837 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from RIT accumulate an average of $26,917 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $450. During the early years of their career, RIT graduates make an average of $58,966 annually. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.
Clinton Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Plattsburgh, New York, the very small public school awarded 140 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,394 in student loans.After graduating from Clinton Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,470 during the early years of their career. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
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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%.
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