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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 232 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Trade Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Culinary Institute of America the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for trade school students working on their associate degree. The Culinary Institute of America is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hyde Park, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 564 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The Culinary Institute of America does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $36,620. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,958 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at The Culinary Institute of America. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means New York City College of Technology is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. City Tech is a fairly large public school situated in Brooklyn, New York. It awarded 1,252 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,175 in student loans. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at City Tech. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pennsylvania College of Technology. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Penn College is a public institution located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 711 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Penn College is $17,940. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,680. Associate Degree recipients from Penn College accumulate an average of $20,551 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 34% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Penn College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Community College of Philadelphia helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Community College of Philadelphia is a fairly large public school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 1,815 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $8,688 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Community College of Philadelphia. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,744. On average, associate degree students take out $12,811 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Community College of Philadelphia does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Alfred State College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Alfred, New York, and it awarded 687 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from New York who attend Alfred State full time pay an average of $8,862 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,942. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,985 in student loans. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.
Alfred State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.
With a ranking of #6, Hudson Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Troy, New York, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,310 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at HVCC is $6,018. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,818. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,714 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
One thing to take note of is that HVCC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Queensborough Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Bayside, New York, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,863 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,210 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend QCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,090. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,978 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
QCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Community College of Allegheny County did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the fairly large public school handed out 2,027 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $8,563 in tuition and fees if they attend CCAC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,223. Associate Degree recipients from CCAC accumulate an average of $14,588 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CCAC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Dover, Delaware, and it awarded 1,741 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Delaware who attend Delaware Tech full time pay an average of $4,945 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,808. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,189 in student loans. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Delaware Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 43% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the small public school handed out 412 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $8,450. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology accumulate an average of $8,889 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.
Excelsior University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Albany, New York, and it awarded 1,240 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $12,110 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Excelsior University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Erie Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 1,364 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,950 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Erie Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,150. On average, associate degree students take out $10,690 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Erie Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
SUNY Broome came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY Broome is a medium-sized public school located in Binghamton, New York that handed out 680 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from New York who attend SUNY Broome full time pay an average of $6,704 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,984. On average, associate degree students take out $14,343 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
SUNY Broome does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Monroe College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Bronx, New York, the medium-sized private for-profit school awarded 875 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Monroe College is $17,442. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $15,013 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Online courses are available at Monroe College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Monroe Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Monroe Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Rochester, New York that handed out 1,390 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,712 in tuition and fees if they attend Monroe Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,468. Associate Degree recipients from Monroe Community College accumulate an average of $12,020 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Monroe Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
LaGuardia Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. LaGuardia is located in Long Island City, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,562 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LaGuardia is $5,218. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,098. On average, associate degree students take out $8,523 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at LaGuardia. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
Nassau Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in Garden City, New York, the fairly large public school handed out 2,247 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from New York who attend Nassau Community College full time pay an average of $6,330 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,130. On average, associate degree students take out $11,890 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Nassau Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Delaware County Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Media, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,176 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Delaware County Community College is $10,410. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,400. On average, associate degree students take out $14,635 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Delaware County Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 82% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Harrisburg Area Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. HACC is a public institution located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,788 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $8,565 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend HACC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,148. Associate Degree recipients from HACC accumulate an average of $19,208 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
HACC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #21, Community College of Baltimore County did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This fairly large public school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it awarded 1,813 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Maryland who attend CCBC full time pay an average of $6,918 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,062. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,045 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
CCBC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.
Borough of Manhattan Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. BMCC is a public institution located in New York, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,971 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from New York who attend BMCC full time pay an average of $5,170 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,050. Associate Degree recipients from BMCC accumulate an average of $10,836 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that BMCC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Anne Arundel Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Arnold, Maryland, the fairly large public school handed out 1,570 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,230 in tuition and fees if they attend AACC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,760. On average, associate degree students take out $13,044 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
AACC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.
Pittsburgh Technical College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Pittsburgh Technical College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Oakdale, Pennsylvania. It awarded 520 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,974 to cover tuition and fees at Pittsburgh Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,250 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Pittsburgh Technical College. In fact, around 32% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northampton County Area Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Northampton County Area Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania that handed out 1,168 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $10,650 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northampton Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,820. On average, associate degree students take out $16,905 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northampton Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Rest of the Top 15% Most Popular Trade Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region of the U.S.
Not only did these schools make the top 35 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our most popular trade school schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Rowan College at Burlington County | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| 37 | SUNY Delhi | Delhi, NY |
| 37 | Camden County College | Blackwood, NJ |
| 39 | Niagara County Community College | Sanborn, NY |
| 40 | Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology | Flushing, NY |
| 41 | Lackawanna College | Scranton, PA |
| 42 | Mandl School - The College of Allied Health | New York, NY |
| 42 | Allegany College of Maryland | Cumberland, MD |
| 44 | Plaza College | Forest Hills, NY |
| 45 | Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences | New York, NY |
| 45 | Rosedale Technical College | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 45 | Montgomery County Community College | Blue Bell, PA |
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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