Trade Schools in Long Island City, NY

Long Island City, NY has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 1,303 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $12,225 to $26,000, with a median of $17,913 across the 10 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $39,747 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Apex Technical School, New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants and CUNY LaGuardia Community College.

4
Schools
1,303
Graduates last year
$17,913
Median program tuition
$39,747
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 schools in Long Island City, NY

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Apex Technical School

Long Island City, NY

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Electrician, HVAC and Plumbing and 1 more
Average net price
$19,715
Completion rate
88%
Type
Private nonprofit

Also within 30 miles of Long Island City

Touro University

New York, NY

Programs
Medical Assistant
Average net price
$28,433
Completion rate
67%
Type
Private nonprofit

New Age Training

New York, NY

Programs
CNA and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$27,231
Completion rate
74%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Long Island City, NY?

The median published tuition is $17,913 (range $12,225 to $26,000, 10 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Berk Trade and Business School ($12,225), New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants ($12,532) and Apex Technical School ($17,216). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 8 months to finish (8 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 12 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $39,747 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Long Island City, NY?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including CUNY LaGuardia Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.