At a glance
Hands-on education is at the center of every major in the School of Applied Technology at Alfred State College (ASC). Students learn these real-world skills and are prepared to join the 98 percent of ASC students who are employed or continuing their education. This applied learning approach has led to amazing honors for 2023 from many ranking experts.
Hands-on education is at the center of every major in the School of Applied Technology at Alfred State College (ASC). Students learn these real-world skills and are prepared to join the 98 percent of ASC students who are employed or continuing their education. This applied learning approach has led to amazing honors for 2023 from many ranking experts.
These nationwide rankings have confirmed the school’s excellence and ranked Alfred State in the US Top 10 for students seeking 13 specific majors.
In rankings among all New York colleges, ASC is ranked No. 1 in 11 majors offered on the Wellsville campus and ranked the top public school in NY in two other majors.
School of Applied Technology Dean Jeffrey Stevens knows the skills learned on the Wellsville campus prepare students for the workforce. “Skilled trades are clearly in demand. Our incredible rankings are thanks to instructors who are professionals with real-world experience and students eager to learn. We are proud to be a leader in training the next generation and our industry partnerships are putting students right into the workforce.”
Real-world learning is a key focus at Alfred State’s School of Applied Technology. Whether building houses for the Wellsville community, experiencing live restaurant work, or repairing automobiles for customers, students acquire the skills they need on the job thanks to the knowledge they receive under the guidance of experienced faculty.
Several objective sources allow students to search for schools offering a specific major throughout the US, and rank Alfred State highly in several program categories:
United States Rankings:
Ranking | Major (type of degree) | Source |
No. 1 | Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (AOS) | US News & World Report |
No. 1 | Heavy Equipment Operations (AOS) | US News & World Report |
No. 1 | Heavy Equipment, Truck & Diesel Technician (AOS) | US News & World Report |
No. 1 | Masonry (AOS) | US News & World Report |
No. 2 | CNC Manufacturing and Machining (AOS) | MatchCollege.com |
No. 2 | Electrical Construction and Maintenance (AOS) | US News & World Report |
No. 4 | Autobody Repair (AOS) | MatchCollege.com |
No. 5 | Building Trades: Building Construction (AOS) | US News & World Report |
No. 6 | Automotive Service Technician (AOS) | US News & World Report |
No. 6 | Motorsports Technology (AOS) | US News & World Report |
No. 9 | Culinary Arts (AOS) | US News & World Report |
No. 9 | Culinary Arts: Baking, Production, & Management (AOS) | US News & World Report |
No. 10 | Welding Technology (AOS) | MatchCollege.com |
New York State Rankings:
Ranking | Major (type of degree) | Source |
No. 1 in NY | Autobody Repair (AOS) | US News & World Report |
No. 1 in NY | Automotive Service Technician (AOS) | US News & World Report |
No. 1 in NY | Building Trades: Building Construction (AOS) | US News & World Report |
No. 1 in NY | CNC Manufacturing and Machining (AOS) | MatchCollege.com |
No. 1 in NY | Electrical Construction and Maintenance (AOS) | US News & World Report |
No. 1 in NY | Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (AOS) | US News & World Report |
No. 1 in NY | Heavy Equipment Operations (AOS) | US News & World Report |
No. 1 in NY | Heavy Equipment, Truck & Diesel Technician (AOS) | US News & World Report |
No. 1 in NY | Masonry (AOS) | US News & World Report |
No. 1 in NY | Motorsports Technology (AOS) | US News & World Report |
No. 1 in NY | Welding Technology (AOS) | MatchCollege.com |
No. 1 Public in NY | Culinary Arts (AOS) | US News & World Report |
No. 1 Public in NY | Culinary Arts: Baking, Production, & Management (AOS) | US News & World Report |
A full list of recent Alfred State accolades is available at www.AlfredState.edu/rankings.