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2023 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in New York

4 Colleges
$46,197 Avg Salary
$16,008 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Construction Trades Associate Degree School for You

With 321 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, construction trades is the #35 most popular major in New York.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in New York to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in New York

The following schools top our list of the Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Colleges.

Top New York Schools for an Associate in Construction Trades

#1

Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Erie Community College the best school in New York for construction trades students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Out of the 4 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Hudson Valley Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Troy, HVCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#3

Alfred State College

Alfred, NY

Out of the 4 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Alfred State College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Alfred, Alfred State is a public school with a small student population.

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#4

SUNY Canton

Canton, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend SUNY Canton. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the remote town of Canton, SUNY Canton is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Construction Trades Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 78
Pennsylvania 802
Maryland 54

Construction Trades Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Electrical & Power Transmission Installers 23,527
Building Management & Inspection 4,511
Carpentry 3,273
Plumbing & Water Supply 2,617
Construction 1,435
Masonry 274
Other Construction 157

Related Major Annual Graduates
Personal & Culinary Services 130,328
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 96,336
Precision Production 52,913
Transportation & Materials Moving 29,084

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).

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