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2023 Most Popular 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Trade Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 241 schools in New York to see which ones were the most popular programs 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 New York
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Our analysis found New York City College of Technology to be the most popular school for trade school students in New York. Located in Brooklyn, New York, the fairly large public school handed out 2,673 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,135 in student loans. During the early years of their career, City Tech graduates make an average of $43,192 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
Out of the 241 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Apex Technical School landed the # 2 spot on the list. Apex Technical School is a private for-profit institution located in Long Island City, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 915 degrees 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. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 4% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Hunter Business School. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in New York list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Levittown, New York, 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. Once they receive their degree, Hunter Business School graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,198 during the early year of their career. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Out of the 241 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup landed the # 4 spot on the list. Christine Valmy International School is a very small private for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 889 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Christine Valmy International School accumulate an average of $4,646 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. 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.
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You’ll be in good company if you attend Culinary Institute of America. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in New York list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Hyde Park, New York, and it awarded 951 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $20,552 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $723 if they 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. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #6, Bryant & Stratton College - Online did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Orchard Park, New York, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 1,760 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $23,917 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $149 if they 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. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
Alfred State College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in New York ranking. Alfred State is a public institution located in Alfred, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 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. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $262, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Alfred State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,740 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
Excelsior University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in New York list. Excelsior University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Albany, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 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. During the early years of their career, Excelsior University graduates make an average of $58,705 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
Hudson Valley Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in New York ranking. Hudson Valley Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Troy, New York that handed out 1,448 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from HVCC accumulate an average of $11,776 in student debt by the time they complete 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. Of those students who received their degree, 51% 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 #10 on the list. Access Careers is located in Hempstead, New York and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 467 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from Access Careers accumulate an average of $6,211 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.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.
Stony Brook University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Stony Brook, New York, the large public school awarded 8,368 diplomas to qualifed students 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. Once they receive their degree, SUNY Stony Brook graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $53,237 during the early year of their career. 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 #12 on the list. Farmingdale, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 2,094 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. Once they receive their degree, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,547 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.
With a ranking of #13, Erie Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Buffalo, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,698 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $10,118 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Erie Community College graduates make an average of $36,244 annually. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
New Age Training did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #14 on the list. New Age Training is located in New York, New York and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 529 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $6,935 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $41 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from New Age Training, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $23,506 during the early years of their career. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #15, Erie 1 BOCES did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. West Seneca, New York is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 392 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $6,754 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Erie 1 BOCES graduates make an average of $29,881 annually. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Queensborough Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in New York ranking. QCC is a public institution located in Bayside, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,869 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from QCC accumulate an average of $10,978 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, QCC graduates make an average of $22,695 annually. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Monroe Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular 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 1,603 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,749 in student loans.After graduating from Monroe Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,932 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Mildred Elley NYC ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in New York list. Mildred Elley NYC is a very small private for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 453 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Mildred Elley NYC accumulate an average of $18,933 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Mildred Elley NYC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,419 during the early year of their career. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Rochester Institute of Technology came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in New York ranking. Located in Rochester, New York, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 3,837 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from RIT accumulate an average of $26,917 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 $450 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, RIT graduates make an average of $58,966 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.
Allen School - Brooklyn 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. Allen School - Brooklyn is a very small private for-profit school located in Brooklyn, New York that handed out 320 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,180 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $68, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Allen School - Brooklyn, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $25,805 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
SUNY Broome came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in New York ranking. Located in Binghamton, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 736 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $14,343 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, SUNY Broome graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,252 during the early year of their career. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Monroe College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in New York ranking. Monroe College is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in Bronx, New York that handed out 2,327 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Monroe College accumulate an average of $22,041 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $126, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Monroe College graduates make an average of $36,443 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Institute of Culinary Education did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #24 on the list. Institute of Culinary Education is a private for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 691 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $5,686 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $382, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Institute of Culinary Education graduates make an average of $36,187 annually. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Access Careers Islandia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in Islandia, New York, the very small private for-profit school handed out 277 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $6,211 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Access Careers Islandia graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $26,853 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
Rest of the Top 15% Most Popular Trade Schools in New York
Not only did these schools make the top 37 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our most popular trade school schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Lincoln Technical Institute - Whitestone | Whitestone, NY |
| 39 | Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics | New York, NY |
| 40 | Borough of Manhattan Community College | New York, NY |
| 41 | Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing | Rochester, NY |
| 42 | Lehman College | Bronx, NY |
| 43 | New York Medical Career Training Center | Flushing, NY |
| 44 | Center for Allied Health Education | Brooklyn, NY |
| 44 | Kingsborough Community College | Brooklyn, NY |
| 46 | New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants | Long Island City, NY |
| 47 | New York Institute of Beauty | Islandia, NY |
| 48 | National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Liverpool | Liverpool, NY |
| 49 | SUNY Canton | Canton, NY |
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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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