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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 156 schools in New York to see which undergraduate certificate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New York
Learn more about these popular schools below:
Our 2023 rankings named Apex Technical School the most popular school in New York for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Apex Technical School is located in Long Island City, New York and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 915 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,224 in student loans. Around 4% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Hunter Business School. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Levittown, New York is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 517 students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Hunter Business School accumulate an average of $10,788 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Bryant & Stratton College - Online is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Orchard Park, New York, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 761 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,653 in student loans. Around 95% 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.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Allen School - Brooklyn is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Allen School - Brooklyn is located in Brooklyn, New York and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 320 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,180 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Allen School - Jamaica. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Allen School - Jamaica is a private for-profit institution located in Jamaica, New York. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 233 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,180 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
Lincoln Technical Institute - Whitestone did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Whitestone, New York is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 333 students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,933 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 3% of those degree recipients were women.
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New Age Training landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in New York, New York, the very small private for-profit school awarded 337 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,935 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York ranking. IGH is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Rochester, New York. It awarded 171 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from IGH accumulate an average of $8,130 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
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With a ranking of #9, New York Medical Career Training Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. New York Medical Career Training Center is a very small private for-profit school situated in Flushing, New York. It awarded 200 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,371 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Center for Allied Health Education did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Center for Allied Health Education is located in Brooklyn, New York and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 172 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,308 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York ranking. AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing is a very small private for-profit school situated in Brooklyn, New York. It awarded 161 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,294 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
Erie 1 BOCES came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York ranking. Erie 1 BOCES is a very small public school situated in West Seneca, New York. It awarded 197 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,754 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Mildred Elley NYC did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Mildred Elley NYC is a very small private for-profit school located in New York, New York that handed out 274 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Mildred Elley NYC is $15,813. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,933 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
You may have the opportunity 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.
Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing is located in Hicksville, New York and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 212 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing is $19,730. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,526 in student loans. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
Erie Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Buffalo, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 253 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from New York who attend Erie Community College full time pay an average of $5,950 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,150. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,400 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
Erie 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. 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 #16, Empire Beauty School-Manhattan did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in New York, New York, the very small private for-profit school handed out 193 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,456 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
Western Suffolk BOCES ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Western Suffolk BOCES is located in Northport, New York and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 137 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,695 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Monroe Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Monroe Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Rochester, New York. It awarded 209 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,712 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Monroe Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,468. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,398 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Monroe Community College. 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.
Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This very small private for-profit school is located in Hauppauge, New York, and it awarded 100 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,633 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 99% of those degree recipients were women.
Eastern Suffolk BOCES did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #20 on the list. Eastern Suffolk BOCES is a very small public school situated in Brentwood, New York. It awarded 123 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,654 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in Nanuet, New York, the very small private for-profit school awarded 123 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,425 in student loans. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program is a very small public school located in Albany, New York that handed out 116 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,437 in student loans. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
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New York Automotive and Diesel Institute landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Jamaica, New York is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 144 students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from New York Automotive and Diesel Institute accumulate an average of $15,359 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 6% of those degree recipients were women.
New York Automotive and Diesel Institute 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 28% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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With a ranking of #23, New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants is a very small private for-profit school situated in Long Island City, New York. It awarded 121 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants accumulate an average of $6,688 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
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Hudson Valley Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. HVCC is a public institution located in Troy, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 138 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from New York who attend HVCC full time pay an average of $6,018 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,818. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,135 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
HVCC 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.
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Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our most popular trade school schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Mildred Elley Albany | Albany, NY |
| 27 | School Removed | |
| 29 | Arrojo Cosmetology School | New York, NY |
| 30 | Continental School of Beauty Culture, Mattydale | Mattydale, NY |
| 31 | Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES | Elmira, NY |
| 32 | Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES | Liverpool, 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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