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.
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Our 2023 rankings named Culinary Institute of America the most popular school in New York for trade school students working on their associate degree. Culinary Institute of America is a small private not-for-profit school located in Hyde Park, New York that handed out 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. On average, associate degree students take out $12,958 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
Online courses are available at The Culinary Institute of America, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at New York City College of Technology helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in New York. Located in Brooklyn, New York, the fairly large public school awarded 1,252 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students 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.
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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #3 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.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $8,862 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Alfred State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,942. Associate Degree recipients from Alfred State accumulate an average of $14,985 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 37% 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. 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.
The excellent associate degree programs at Hudson Valley Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in New York. HVCC is located in Troy, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,310 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from New York who attend HVCC full time pay an average of $6,018 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
Online courses are available at HVCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.
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. QCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Bayside, New York. It awarded 1,863 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,210 in tuition and fees if they attend QCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,090. Associate Degree recipients from QCC accumulate an average of $10,978 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since QCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Excelsior University 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 #7 on the list. Excelsior University is located in Albany, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,240 associate degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,110 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% 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.
With a ranking of #8, SUNY Broome did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Binghamton, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 680 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,704 in tuition and fees if they attend SUNY Broome full time. 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. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #8, Erie Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Erie Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Buffalo, New York. 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. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.
Erie Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 38% took at least some of their classes online.
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 #10 on the list. Monroe College is a private for-profit institution located in Bronx, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 875 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Monroe College, expect to pay an average of $17,442 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Monroe College accumulate an average of $15,013 in student debt by the time they complete 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 38% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
LaGuardia Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York ranking. 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,098. Associate Degree recipients from LaGuardia accumulate an average of $8,523 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at LaGuardia. In 2020-2021 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Monroe Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York list. Monroe Community College is located in Rochester, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,390 associate degrees to qualified students.
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.
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. 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.
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 fairly large public school located in Garden City, New York that handed out 2,247 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Nassau Community College is $6,330. 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.
Nassau Community College 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 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Borough of Manhattan 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 #14 on the list. New York, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 3,971 students in 2021-2022.
Students from New York who attend BMCC full time pay an average of $5,170 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,050. On average, associate degree students take out $10,836 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% 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.
Suffolk County Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York list. Suffolk County Community College is a public institution located in Selden, New York. The school has a large population, 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. On average, associate degree students take out $9,363 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Suffolk County Community College 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Kingsborough Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. KCC is located in Brooklyn, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,749 associate degrees to qualified students.
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. Associate Degree recipients from KCC accumulate an average of $9,917 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at KCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.
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.
The average tuition and fees at Bryant & Stratton College - Online is $15,295. 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 $22,949 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Bryant & Stratton College - Online is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Mildred Elley NYC 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 #17 on the list. Located in New York, New York, the very small private for-profit school awarded 179 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 39% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
SUNY Delhi came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York ranking. Located in Delhi, New York, the small public school handed out 383 associate degree awards 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,490. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,043 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SUNY Delhi does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Niagara County Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York list. Located in Sanborn, New York, the small public school handed out 701 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from New York who attend Niagara County Community College full time pay an average of $6,165 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Niagara County Community College 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 42% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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 an associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in Flushing, New York, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 162 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is $27,730. 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 $20,281 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 9% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #22, Mandl School - The College of Allied Health did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Mandl School - The College of Allied Health is a very small private for-profit school located in New York, New York that handed out 144 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Mandl School does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $19,100. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
Plaza College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Plaza College is a very small private for-profit school located in Forest Hills, New York that handed out 217 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,425 to cover tuition and fees at Plaza College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Plaza College accumulate an average of $17,448 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
Plaza College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
With a ranking of #24, Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences is a small private for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 233 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences, expect to pay an average of $27,450 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Onondaga Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York list. OCC is a public institution located in Syracuse, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 887 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OCC is $5,890. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,080. Associate Degree recipients from OCC accumulate an average of $11,909 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at OCC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 18% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*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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