7 schools · New York
Construction trades programs in New York
7 schools in New York offer construction trades programs (7 of them public), with 3 certificate and 5 associate programs between them.
All construction trades programs in New York
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Community CollegeBuffalo, NY | Community college | Associate degree | 17 | n/a | $52,749 | n/a | $6,100 |
| Columbia-Greene Community CollegeHudson, NY | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,354 |
| Dutchess Community CollegePoughkeepsie, NY | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,920 |
| Erie Community CollegeBuffalo, NY | Community college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,100 |
| Nassau Community CollegeGarden City, NY | Community college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,545 |
| SUNY College of Technology at AlfredAlfred, NY | Community college | Associate degree | 29 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,892 |
| SUNY College of Technology at CantonCanton, NY | Public university | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,742 |
| SUNY MorrisvilleMorrisville, NY | Community college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,837 |
Cities with the most programs: Buffalo (1), Hudson (1), Poughkeepsie (1), Garden City (1), Alfred (1), Canton (1), Morrisville (1).
What counts: building and construction finishing, management and inspection.
Frequently asked questions
How many construction trades programs are in New York?
7 schools in New York awarded construction trades certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 5 associate programs.
What is the cheapest construction trades school in New York?
By yearly tuition and fees, Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie charges $5,920 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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Construction trades programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.