February 2, 2023
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.
