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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York
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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 83 schools in New York to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
Most Popular Trade Associate Degree Schools in New York
Learn more about these popular schools below:
Our 2023 rankings named Culinary Institute of America the most popular school in New York for trade school students working on their associate degree. Hyde Park, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 564 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend The Culinary Institute of America, expect to pay an average of $36,620 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $12,958 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that The Culinary Institute of America does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend New York City College of Technology. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York list. New York City College of Technology is a fairly large public school located in Brooklyn, New York that handed out 1,252 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $7,320 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend City Tech. 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.
City Tech 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 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Alfred State College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in New York. Alfred State is a public institution located in Alfred, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 687 associate 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. 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 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 fact, around 34% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hudson Valley Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York list. Hudson Valley Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Troy, New York that handed out 1,310 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at HVCC is $6,018. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,818. Associate Degree recipients from HVCC accumulate an average of $11,714 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
HVCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Queensborough Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York list. Queensborough Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Bayside, New York that handed out 1,863 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at QCC is $5,210. 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.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at QCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.
Excelsior University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Excelsior University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Albany, New York that handed out 1,240 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Excelsior University accumulate an average of $12,110 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Excelsior University is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
SUNY Broome came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Binghamton, New York, and it awarded 680 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SUNY Broome is $6,704. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,984. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,343 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SUNY Broome does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
Erie Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Buffalo, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,364 students in 2021-2022.
Students from New York who attend Erie Community College full time pay an average of $5,950 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,150. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,690 in student loans. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Erie Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 38% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #10, Monroe College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Monroe College is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in Bronx, New York. It awarded 875 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Monroe College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,442. 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 $15,013 in student loans. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Monroe College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 38% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #11, LaGuardia Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. 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.
Students from New York who attend LaGuardia full time pay an average of $5,218 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,098. On average, associate degree students take out $8,523 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
LaGuardia does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Monroe Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York 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.
Students from New York who attend Monroe Community College full time pay an average of $5,712 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,468. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,020 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Monroe Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Nassau Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York ranking. Nassau Community College is a public institution located in Garden City, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,247 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Nassau Community College is $6,330. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,130. Associate Degree recipients from Nassau Community College accumulate an average of $11,890 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able 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.
Borough of Manhattan Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York list. Located in New York, New York, the fairly large public school awarded 3,971 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,170 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BMCC. Out-of-state students 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.
Some students may be able to take online classes at BMCC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Suffolk County 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 #15 on the list. This large public school is located in Selden, New York, and it awarded 2,922 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from New York who attend Suffolk County Community College full time pay an average of $6,270 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,740. Associate Degree recipients from Suffolk County Community College accumulate an average of $9,363 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Suffolk County Community College. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Kingsborough Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. KCC is a public institution located in Brooklyn, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,749 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,252 in tuition and fees if they attend KCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,132. On average, associate degree students take out $9,917 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at KCC. In 2020-2021 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bryant & Stratton College - Online came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York ranking. Bryant & Stratton College - Online is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Orchard Park, New York. It awarded 902 associate degrees 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. Associate Degree recipients from Bryant & Stratton College - Online accumulate an average of $22,949 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Since Bryant & Stratton College - Online 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.
Mildred Elley NYC came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York ranking. Mildred Elley NYC is a private for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 179 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,813 to cover tuition and fees at Mildred Elley NYC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Mildred Elley NYC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #19, SUNY Delhi did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. SUNY Delhi is a small public school situated in Delhi, New York. It awarded 383 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $8,720 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SUNY Delhi. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,490. On average, associate degree students take out $15,043 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
One thing to take note of is that SUNY Delhi does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #20, Niagara County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Niagara County Community College is a small public school located in Sanborn, New York that handed out 701 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Niagara County Community College is $6,165. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,205. Associate Degree recipients from Niagara County Community College accumulate an average of $12,388 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Niagara County Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 42% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Flushing, New York, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 162 associate degree awards 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. Associate Degree recipients from Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology accumulate an average of $20,281 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 9% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, 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, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Mandl School - The College of Allied Health came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 144 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Mandl School, expect to pay an average of $19,100 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
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Plaza College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York ranking. Located in Forest Hills, New York, the very small private for-profit school handed out 217 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Plaza College, expect to pay an average of $14,425 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $17,448 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
Plaza College is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. New York, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 233 students in 2021-2022.
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $27,450. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences accumulate an average of $23,450 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
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With a ranking of #25, Onondaga Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Syracuse, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 887 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,890 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,080. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,909 in student loans. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at OCC. In fact, around 18% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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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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