2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in New York
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 Most Popular 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. This report analyzed 11 schools in New York to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Construction Trades program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in New York
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Alfred State College the most popular school in New York for construction trades students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Alfred, Alfred State is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 6% of the construction trades majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hudson Valley Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the city of Troy, HVCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SUNY Delhi. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in New York list. SUNY Delhi is a small public school located in the remote town of Delhi.
Of the 57 students majoring in construction trades at SUNY Delhi, 96% are male and 4% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Erie Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the large city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 4% of the construction trades majors at the school.
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Out of the 11 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Dutchess Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie, DCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
About 20% of the students majoring in construction trades at the school are women while 80% are male.
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With a ranking of #6, SUNY Canton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for construction trades students working on their associate degree. Located in the remote town of Canton, SUNY Canton is a public college with a small student population.
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Morrisville State College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in the rural area of Morrisville, Morrisville State College is a public college with a small student population.
About 17% of the students majoring in construction trades at the school are women while 83% are male.
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Onondaga Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for construction trades students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Syracuse, OCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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Clinton Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Clinton Community College is a small public school located in the town of Plattsburgh.
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Herkimer County Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Herkimer College is a small public school located in the rural area of Herkimer.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 78 |
| Pennsylvania | 802 |
| Maryland | 54 |
Majors Related to Construction Trades
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Construction Trades
| 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 11 schools only.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.