2023 Most Popular 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 Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 666 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which 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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Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found New York City College of Technology to be the most popular school for trade school students in the Middle Atlantic Region . New York City College of Technology is a fairly large public school located in Brooklyn, New York that handed out 2,673 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $13,135 in loans while pursuing their degree.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. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Community College of Allegheny County. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Community College of Allegheny County is a fairly large public school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 2,859 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from CCAC accumulate an average of $13,980 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from CCAC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,077 during the early years of their career. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Apex Technical School is a great place for trade school students. Long Island City, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 915 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Apex Technical School accumulate an average of $8,224 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $86 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Apex Technical School graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,019 during the early year of their career. Around 4% of those degree recipients were women.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Hunter Business School is a great place for trade school students. This very small private for-profit school is located in Levittown, New York, and it awarded 777 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,788 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $72.After graduating from Hunter Business School, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,198 during the early years of their career. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Out of the 666 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Pennsylvania College of Technology landed the # 5 spot on the list. Williamsport, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,317 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,304 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $513, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Penn College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,580 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.
With a ranking of #6, Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Christine Valmy International School is a private for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 889 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $4,646 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Christine Valmy International School graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $20,655 during the early year of their career. Around 99% of those degree recipients were women.
Culinary Institute of America came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Hyde Park, New York, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 951 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,552 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $723, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, The Culinary Institute of America graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,266 during the early year of their career. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #8, Lincoln Technical Institute - Union did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Union, New Jersey is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 901 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $12,634 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $154, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Lincoln Tech - Union graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,251 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 3% were women.
With a ranking of #9, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. West Mifflin, Pennsylvania is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 460 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,248 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $245, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, PIA graduates make an average of $51,564 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 7% were women.
Bryant & Stratton College - Online ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Orchard Park, New York, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 1,760 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,917 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $149, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Bryant & Stratton College - Online graduates make an average of $30,876 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
Alfred State College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. This small public school is located in Alfred, New York, and it awarded 1,134 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $19,774 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $262 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Alfred State graduates make an average of $38,740 annually. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.
Excelsior University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Excelsior University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Albany, New York that handed out 4,461 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,049 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Excelsior University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $58,705 during the early year of their career. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #13, Hudson Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. HVCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Troy, New York. It awarded 1,448 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $11,776 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from HVCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,712 during the early years of their career. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
Community College of Philadelphia ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Community College of Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,047 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,537 in student loans.After graduating from Community College of Philadelphia, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,346 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Access Careers did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #15 on the list. Access Careers is a very small private for-profit school situated in Hempstead, New York. It awarded 467 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Access Careers accumulate an average of $6,211 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Access Careers graduates make an average of $26,853 annually. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
All-State Career School - Lester landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. All-State Career School - Lester is a very small private for-profit school located in Essington, Pennsylvania that handed out 447 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from All-State Career School - Lester accumulate an average of $10,473 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 $60. During the early years of their career, All-State Career School - Lester graduates make an average of $32,801 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.
Stony Brook University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #17 on the list. SUNY Stony Brook is located in Stony Brook, New York and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 8,368 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from SUNY Stony Brook accumulate an average of $37,118 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $227 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, SUNY Stony Brook graduates make an average of $53,237 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Farmingdale State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #18 on the list. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is a public institution located in Farmingdale, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2,094 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $16,210 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $107 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates make an average of $46,547 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.
Dawn Career Institute LLC ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Dawn Career Institute LLC is a very small private for-profit school located in Newark, Delaware that handed out 354 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,290 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $63. During the early years of their career, Dawn Career Institute graduates make an average of $22,894 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
With a ranking of #20, Pennco Tech-Blackwood did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Pennco Tech-Blackwood is a very small private for-profit school situated in Blackwood, New Jersey. It awarded 553 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $9,742 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $113, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Pennco Tech-Blackwood, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $27,375 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.
With a ranking of #21, Delaware Technical Community College - Terry did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Delaware Tech is located in Dover, Delaware and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,999 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $10,697 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Delaware Tech graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,255 during the early year of their career. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #22, Harrisburg Area Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. HACC is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,107 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,840 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, HACC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,757 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
North American Trade Schools ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it awarded 581 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $10,123 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $86. During the early years of their career, North American Trade Schools graduates make an average of $30,191 annually. Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #23, Erie Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Buffalo, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,698 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,118 in student loans.After graduating from Erie Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,244 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Lincoln Technical Institute - Mahwah came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Lincoln Tech - Mahwah is a private for-profit institution located in Mahwah, New Jersey. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 564 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Lincoln Tech - Mahwah accumulate an average of $11,582 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 $152. During the early years of their career, Lincoln Tech - Mahwah graduates make an average of $35,921 annually. Around 2% 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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