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Apex Technical School

Long Island City, New York · private nonprofit · mainly awards certificates · 1,400 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation Maintenance

Avg net price / yr
$14,826
cheaper than 18% of comparable schools
Completion rate
79%
Median debt at completion
$9,500
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$41,093
earns ~$2,771.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Apex Technical School is a private nonprofit institution in Long Island City, NY, that mainly awards certificates in skilled trades. The school serves around 1,400 students with a completion rate of 79%. Official data shows the average annual net price after aid is $14,826.

What to know

About 59.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial aid availability. While the median student debt at completion is $9,500, typical earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $41,093. Program-specific earnings 2 years after completion range from $22,192 for construction trades to $37,980 for precision metal working.

Net price is 57% above the New York median ($9,419) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 7% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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59.1% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in New York.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$37,980
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificate$32,588
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificate$31,676
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesundergraduate certificate$30,599
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$24,785
Construction Trades, Generalundergraduate certificate$22,192

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Questions students ask

How many students at Apex Technical School receive Pell Grants?
Data shows that 59.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Construction Trades, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Plumbing, HVAC, Vehicle Maintenance, and Precision Metal Working.
What is the median student debt at completion?
The median student debt at completion is reported as $9,500.
What is the completion rate for students at this school?
The reported completion rate is 79%.
Is Apex Technical School a public or private institution?
It is a private nonprofit school.

Other options in New York

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Cayuga County Community CollegeAuburn$8,66230.1%$38,709
SUNY Corning Community CollegeCorning$7,37334.5%$38,817
Erie Community CollegeBuffalo$7,76531.8%$41,228
Hudson Valley Community CollegeTroy$8,50136.4%$45,460
Jamestown Community CollegeJamestown$9,85037.6%$38,242
Modern Welding SchoolSchenectady$22,61893%$48,703
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 188890. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.