2023 Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in New York
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To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 40 schools in New York to see which online associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in New York
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Our 2023 rankings named Excelsior College the most popular school in New York for students working on their associate degree. Excelsior College is located in Albany, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,266 associate degrees to qualified students.
Associate Degree recipients from Excelsior College accumulate an average of $15,946 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Excelsior College is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Monroe College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Monroe College is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in Bronx, New York. It awarded 883 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,686 to cover tuition and fees at Monroe College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Monroe College accumulate an average of $16,720 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 40 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Bryant & Stratton College - Online landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Orchard Park, New York, the medium-sized private for-profit school awarded 721 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
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 associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,380 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Bryant & Stratton College - Online is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
The excellent associate degree programs at Hudson Valley Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in New York. HVCC is a public institution located in Troy, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,542 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from New York who attend HVCC full time pay an average of $5,964 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,764. On average, associate degree students take out $13,973 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Bronx Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in New York. Located in Bronx, New York, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,554 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,206 in tuition and fees if they attend BCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,086. On average, associate degree students take out $12,530 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #6, SUNY Empire State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. SUNY Empire State College is a medium-sized public school located in Saratoga Springs, New York that handed out 515 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from New York who attend SUNY Empire full time pay an average of $7,630 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,540. On average, associate degree students take out $17,977 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
SUNY Broome ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in New York list. SUNY Broome is a small public school situated in Binghamton, New York. It awarded 904 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from New York who attend SUNY Broome full time pay an average of $6,332 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,420. On average, associate degree students take out $17,961 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 76% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Mohawk Valley Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. MVCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Utica, New York. It awarded 848 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,500 in tuition and fees if they attend MVCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,798. Associate Degree recipients from MVCC accumulate an average of $13,867 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Berkeley College - New York came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in New York, New York, the small private for-profit school handed out 301 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $25,943 to cover tuition and fees at Berkeley College - New York. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Berkeley College - New York accumulate an average of $27,606 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #10, Genesee Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. GCC is located in Batavia, New York and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 614 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $5,240 in tuition and fees if they attend GCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,840. Associate Degree recipients from GCC accumulate an average of $17,301 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Corning Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Corning Community College is a small public school situated in Corning, New York. It awarded 514 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,966 in tuition and fees if they attend Corning Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,230. On average, associate degree students take out $17,370 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 34% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, Niagara County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Located in Sanborn, New York, the small public school handed out 729 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Niagara County Community College is $5,671. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,423. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,980 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Jefferson Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Jefferson Community College is located in Watertown, New York and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 447 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Jefferson Community College is $5,688. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Jefferson Community College accumulate an average of $17,556 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Adirondack Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. SUNY Adirondack is a public institution located in Queensbury, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 527 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,784 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SUNY Adirondack. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,256. On average, associate degree students take out $10,842 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Suffolk County Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Suffolk County Community College is a large public school located in Selden, New York that handed out 3,440 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Suffolk County Community College is $6,270. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,740. Associate Degree recipients from Suffolk County Community College accumulate an average of $11,129 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.
Cayuga County Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Cayuga Community College is a small public school situated in Auburn, New York. It awarded 344 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cayuga Community College is $6,292. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,284. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Jamestown Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Located in Jamestown, New York, the small public school handed out 562 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,340 in tuition and fees if they attend Jamestown Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,540. On average, associate degree students take out $13,759 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
In 2019-2020 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Finger Lakes Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Canandaigua, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 574 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,722 in tuition and fees if they attend Finger Lakes Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,710. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,783 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
SUNY Ulster came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. SUNY Ulster is located in Stone Ridge, New York and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 317 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $5,740 in tuition and fees if they attend SUNY Ulster full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,620. On average, associate degree students take out $14,567 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #20, LaGuardia Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. This fairly large public school is located in Long Island City, New York, and it awarded 3,071 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,218 in tuition and fees if they attend LaGuardia full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,098. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,677 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
New York City College of Technology ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in New York list. City Tech is a public institution located in Brooklyn, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,443 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at City Tech is $7,320. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,270. Associate Degree recipients from City Tech accumulate an average of $12,093 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Hostos Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in New York list. Hostos is located in Bronx, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,023 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from New York who attend Hostos full time pay an average of $5,208 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,088. Associate Degree recipients from Hostos accumulate an average of $12,520 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
Kingsborough Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Brooklyn, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 2,163 students in 2020-2021.
Students from New York who attend KCC full time pay an average of $5,252 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,132. Associate Degree recipients from KCC accumulate an average of $10,854 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #24, SUNY Canton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Located in Canton, New York, the small public school handed out 266 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $8,689 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SUNY Canton. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,449. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,011 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
The New School came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. New School University is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 167 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at New School University is $52,338. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $22,584 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
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*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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