Berk Trade and Business School is a private for-profit trade school in Long Island City, New York, enrolling about 152 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 94.90% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,748 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $16,770 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 152 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 94.90%
  • First-Generation Students: 55.1%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 331

Berk Trade and Business School: what the data shows

Common questions about Berk Trade and Business School, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Berk Trade and Business School?

Berk Trade and Business School is located in Long Island City, NY (ZIP 11101-8120).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Berk Trade and Business School public or private?

Berk Trade and Business School is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Berk Trade and Business School cost?

Average net price after aid: $16,770.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$16,063
$30,001–$48,000$17,063
$48,001–$75,000$17,134
$75,001–$110,000$16,730
$110,001+$16,563

How big is Berk Trade and Business School?

Total enrollment: 152 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 331 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Berk Trade and Business School?

150%-time completion rate: 94.90%.

What do graduates of Berk Trade and Business School earn?

Median earnings: $45,195 six years after entry; $49,748 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.

36.70% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Berk Trade and Business School known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Berk Trade and Business School a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 94.90%; median earnings $49,748 at 10 years; net price $16,770. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Berk Trade and Business School was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$16,770
2024 Value

In 2024 Berk Trade and Business School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,770.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$67,080 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$16,770 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Berk Trade and Business School.

Financial Aid by Income Level

36.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Berk Trade and Business School was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Berk Trade and Business School in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$15,965
2014$16,743
2015$17,354
2016$16,443
2017$16,394
2018$16,559
2019$17,105
2020$15,184
2021$17,861
2022$15,361
2023$15,834

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Berk Trade and Business School reported total enrollment of about 152 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 97% male and 3% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (47.4%), Black or African American (36.8%), and White (9.9%). About 36.70% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Berk Trade and Business School in 2024 is 152 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 331 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 47.4%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

87.26% 100% Completion Time

94.90% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 87.26% of students graduating from Berk Trade and Business School completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General: 98% male / 2% female
  • Plumbing Technology/Plumber: 89% male / 11% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Berk Trade and Business School.

Return on Investment

$6,333 Median Student Debt

$49,748 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

12.73% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

641.62% Return on Investment

1.3 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Berk Trade and Business School.

Top Programs by Completions

2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General: 136 completions

2. Plumbing Technology/Plumber: 37 completions

Most popular programs at Berk Trade and Business School.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Berk Trade and Business School graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Berk Trade and Business School from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,778

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Berk Trade and Business School is a private for-profit institution located in Long Island City, NY. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General, Plumbing Technology/Plumber. Enrollment is approximately 152 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (47.4%), Black or African American (36.8%), White (9.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 94.90%. Approximately 36.70% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Long Island City, NY 11101-8120

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 94.90% graduation rate, Berk Trade and Business School demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Berk Trade and Business School located?

Berk Trade and Business School is located in Long Island City, NY.

How much does Berk Trade and Business School cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $16,770 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Berk Trade and Business School?

Berk Trade and Business School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 331 students, Hispanic or Latino (47.4%), Black or African American (36.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Berk Trade and Business School?

About 55.1% of students at Berk Trade and Business School are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Berk Trade and Business School earn?

Median earnings are $45,195 six years after entry and $49,748 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Berk Trade and Business School?

The 150%-time completion rate is 94.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Berk Trade and Business School students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.

Is Berk Trade and Business School public or private?

Berk Trade and Business School is a private for-profit institution located in Long Island City, NY.

Is Berk Trade and Business School an HBCU?

No. Berk Trade and Business School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Berk Trade and Business School a tribal college?

No. Berk Trade and Business School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Berk Trade and Business School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Berk Trade and Business School reports 47.4% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Berk Trade and Business School religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Berk Trade and Business School in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • New York trade schools profile
  • Long Island City, New York city profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in New York
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.