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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.
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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.
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. Associate Degree recipients from The Culinary Institute of America accumulate an average of $12,958 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
The Culinary Institute of America 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, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Out of the 83 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. City Tech is located in Brooklyn, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,252 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from New York who attend City Tech full time pay an average of $7,320 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,270. On average, associate degree students take out $10,175 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at City Tech. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
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. This small public school is located in Alfred, New York, and it awarded 687 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Alfred State is $8,862. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,942. On average, associate degree students take out $14,985 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Alfred State. In fact, around 34% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 83 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Hudson Valley Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. 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.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at HVCC is $6,018. Out-of-state students 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. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at HVCC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent associate degree programs at Queensborough Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in New York. Queensborough Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Bayside, New York that handed out 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. Out-of-state students 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. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
QCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.
With a ranking of #7, Excelsior University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. 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.
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.
Since Excelsior University 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.
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.
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.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SUNY Broome. During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Erie Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York list. Erie Community College is a public institution located in Buffalo, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, 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. 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.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Erie Community College. In 2020-2021 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Monroe College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York list. Located in Bronx, New York, the medium-sized private for-profit school awarded 875 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,442 to cover tuition and fees at Monroe College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Monroe College accumulate an average of $15,013 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 38% took at least some of their classes online.
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 a public institution located in Long Island City, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,562 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,218 in tuition and fees if they attend LaGuardia full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,098. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,523 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
LaGuardia does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #11, Monroe Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Rochester, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,390 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Monroe Community College is $5,712. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Monroe Community College. In 2020-2021 about 82% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Nassau Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Garden City, New York, the fairly large public school awarded 2,247 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,330 in tuition and fees if they attend Nassau Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,130. On average, associate degree students take out $11,890 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you 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 landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. 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.
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. 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.
Online courses are available at BMCC, 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 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.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $6,270 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Suffolk County Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,740. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,363 in student loans. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Suffolk County Community College 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.
Kingsborough Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York ranking. Kingsborough Community College is a fairly large public school located in Brooklyn, New York that handed out 1,749 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at KCC is $5,252. 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.
Depending on your major, you may be able 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 ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York list. 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 don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,295 to cover tuition and fees at Bryant & Stratton College - Online. 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 $22,949 in student loans. 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. 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.
Mildred Elley NYC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,813. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Mildred Elley NYC. In fact, around 39% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
SUNY Delhi ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York list. This small public school is located in Delhi, New York, and 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,490. Associate Degree recipients from SUNY Delhi accumulate an average of $15,043 in student debt by the time they complete 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. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Niagara County Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Niagara County Community College is a public institution located in Sanborn, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 701 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $6,165 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Niagara County Community College. 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. 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 fact, around 42% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Flushing, New York, and it awarded 162 associate 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. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 9% were women.
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and 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. In 2020-2021 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Mandl School - The College of Allied Health 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 #22 on the list. Mandl School is a private for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 144 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $19,100 to cover tuition and fees at Mandl School. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
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Plaza College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Plaza College is located in Forest Hills, New York and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 217 associate degrees to qualified students.
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. Around 80% of those degree recipients 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 ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in New York list. Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences is a small private for-profit school located in New York, New York that handed out 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. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
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. OCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Syracuse, New York. It awarded 887 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from New York who attend OCC full time pay an average of $5,890 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,080. On average, associate degree students take out $11,909 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
OCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 18% 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 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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