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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.
Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region of the U.S.
Learn more about these popular schools below:
Our 2023 rankings named New York City College of Technology the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for trade school students working on their degree. City Tech is a fairly large public school situated in Brooklyn, New York. It awarded 2,673 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from City Tech accumulate an average of $13,135 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, City Tech graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,192 during the early year of their career. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Community College of Allegheny County. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the fairly large public school awarded 2,859 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,980 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, CCAC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,077 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 57% 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.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,224 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $86, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Apex Technical School graduates make an average of $29,019 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 4% were women.
The programs at Hunter Business School helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Hunter Business School is a private for-profit institution located in Levittown, New York. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 777 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Hunter Business School accumulate an average of $10,788 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $72, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.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. Of those students who received their degree, 82% 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. Penn College is a small public school situated in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It awarded 1,317 degrees 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. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $513 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Penn College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,580 during the early year 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. New York, New York is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 889 students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.
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With a ranking of #7, Culinary Institute of America did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Hyde Park, New York, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 951 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $20,552 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $723, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, The Culinary Institute of America graduates make an average of $35,266 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 51% 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. Located in Union, New Jersey, the small private for-profit school awarded 901 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Lincoln Tech - Union accumulate an average of $12,634 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 $154.After graduating from Lincoln Tech - Union, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,251 during the early years 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. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $245 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, PIA graduates make an average of $51,564 annually. Around 7% of those degree recipients were women.
Bryant & Stratton College - Online came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Orchard Park, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 1,760 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.After graduating from Bryant & Stratton College - Online, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,876 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
Alfred State College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Alfred State College is a small public school located in Alfred, New York that handed out 1,134 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,774 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $262. During the early years of their career, Alfred State graduates make an average of $38,740 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
With a ranking of #12, Excelsior University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Excelsior University is located in Albany, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4,461 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from Excelsior University accumulate an average of $20,049 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Excelsior University graduates make an average of $58,705 annually. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
Hudson Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #13 on the list. Hudson Valley Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Troy, New York that handed out 1,448 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,776 in student loans. During the early years of their career, HVCC graduates make an average of $37,712 annually. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
Community College of Philadelphia came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 2,047 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,537 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Community College of Philadelphia graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,346 during the early year of their career. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Access Careers came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Hempstead, New York is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 467 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,211 in student loans.After graduating from Access Careers, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $26,853 during the early years of their career. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
All-State Career School - Lester ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. All-State Career School - Lester is a private for-profit institution located in Essington, Pennsylvania. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 447 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,473 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $60 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, All-State Career School - Lester graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,801 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.
With a ranking of #17, Stony Brook University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. SUNY Stony Brook is a public institution located in Stony Brook, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8,368 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $37,118 in loans while pursuing 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. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
Farmingdale State College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Farmingdale, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 2,094 diplomas to qualifed students 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. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.
Dawn Career Institute LLC came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Newark, Delaware, and it awarded 354 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Dawn Career Institute accumulate an average of $7,290 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $63, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. 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.
Pennco Tech-Blackwood landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Blackwood, New Jersey is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 553 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $9,742 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $113 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Pennco Tech-Blackwood graduates make an average of $27,375 annually. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #21 on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Dover, Delaware, and it awarded 1,999 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $10,697 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Delaware Tech, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,255 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 67% 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 a public institution located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,107 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,840 in student loans.After graduating from HACC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,757 during the early years of their career. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
North American Trade Schools landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the very small private for-profit school awarded 581 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from North American Trade Schools accumulate an average of $10,123 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 $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.
Erie Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Erie Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 1,698 degrees 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 ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Lincoln Tech - Mahwah is a very small private for-profit school situated in Mahwah, New Jersey. It awarded 564 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,582 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $152 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Lincoln Tech - Mahwah, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,921 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 2% were women.
Rest of the Top 50 Most Popular Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region of the U.S.
Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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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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