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Berk Trade and Business School

Long Island City, NY·Private for-profit·161 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 63% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

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161
Students
$15,834
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$46,100
Earnings
10 yr
$6,200
Debt

About This School

Berk Trade and Business School is a private for-profit institution located in Long Island City, New York with approximately 161 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $15,834 per year. Typical graduates earn $46,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Berk Trade and Business School is a private, for-profit trade and vocational schools in New York City. It was founded in 1945 and is one of the oldest trade and vocational schools in the city. The school's founder, Irving Berk, was committed to trade and vocational education. The school develops entry-level skills for the building trades, specifically plumbing, electrical installation and building maintenance.

Worth considering if you want a focused trade or business program with surprisingly manageable debt — graduates typically leave owing just $6,200, which is well below the national average. The small enrollment of 161 students suggests a tight-knit, hands-on environment rather than a large anonymous campus. That said, median earnings of $46,100 a decade out are modest, so make sure the specific program aligns with a career path where you can realistically grow beyond that starting point.

Founded
1940
Setting
Large city

Admissions

SAT Scores

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ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
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Out-of-State Tuition
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Avg Net Price
$15,834
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants63%
Median debt at graduation$6,200

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$46,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,200
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,200
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$32,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$46,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 7.4x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White20%
Black32%
Hispanic/Latino37%
Asian11%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (161 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Berk Trade and Business School

33-09 Queens Boulevard

Long Island City, NY 11101-8120

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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