Apex Technical School Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Apex Technical School is a private for-profit trade school in Long Island City, New York, enrolling about 1,400 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 78.27% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $41,093 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,826 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,400 73.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 78.27%
- First-Generation Students: 56.3%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,603
Apex Technical School: what the data shows
Common questions about Apex Technical School, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Apex Technical School?
Apex Technical School is located in Long Island City, NY (ZIP 11101).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Apex Technical School public or private?
Apex Technical School is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Apex Technical School cost?
Average net price after aid: $14,826.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,850 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,198 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,803 |
| $110,001+ | $21,223 |
How big is Apex Technical School?
Total enrollment: 1,400 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,603 students.
About 73% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Apex Technical School?
150%-time completion rate: 78.27%.
First-year retention: 69.3%.
What do graduates of Apex Technical School earn?
Median earnings: $40,264 six years after entry; $41,093 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
59.07% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Apex Technical School known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Electrician (455 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (196 completions)
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber (193 completions)
- 00.0460 (140 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (139 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (95 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Apex Technical School a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 78.27%; median earnings $41,093 at 10 years; net price $14,826. 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 Apex Technical School was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,826
2024 Value
In 2024 Apex Technical School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,826.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$59,304 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,826 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 Apex Technical School.
Financial Aid by Income Level
59.07% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
53.00% 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 Apex Technical 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 Apex Technical School in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $16,995 |
| 2014 | — | — | $17,411 |
| 2015 | — | — | $18,026 |
| 2016 | — | — | $17,962 |
| 2017 | — | — | $16,713 |
| 2018 | — | — | $16,577 |
| 2019 | — | — | $16,211 |
| 2020 | — | — | $16,121 |
| 2021 | — | — | $16,493 |
| 2022 | — | — | $16,536 |
| 2023 | — | — | $16,076 |
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
Apex Technical School reported total enrollment of about 1,400 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 (32.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (27.4%), and Black or African American (27.1%). About 59.07% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
73.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Apex Technical School in 2024 is 1,400 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,603 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.3%
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 32.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
2.58% 100% Completion Time
78.27% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 2.58% of students graduating from Apex Technical School completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Electrician: 99% male / 1% female
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 99% male / 1% female
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber: 98% male / 2% 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 Apex Technical School.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$41,093 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.12% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
592.92% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Apex Technical School.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Electrician: 455 completions
2. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 196 completions
3. Plumbing Technology/Plumber: 193 completions
4. 00.0460: 140 completions
5. Welding Technology/Welder: 139 completions
6. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 95 completions
Most popular programs at Apex Technical School.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Apex Technical School graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Apex Technical School from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,011
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Apex Technical 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 Electrician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Plumbing Technology/Plumber. Enrollment is approximately 1,400 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (32.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (27.4%), Black or African American (27.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 78.27%. Approximately 59.07% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Long Island City, NY 11101
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Apex Technical School provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Apex Technical School located?
Apex Technical School is located in Long Island City, NY.
How much does Apex Technical School cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $14,826 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Apex Technical School?
Apex Technical School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,603 students, Hispanic or Latino (32.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (27.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Apex Technical School?
About 56.3% of students at Apex Technical School are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Apex Technical School earn?
Median earnings are $40,264 six years after entry and $41,093 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Apex Technical School?
The 150%-time completion rate is 78.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Apex Technical School students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Apex Technical School public or private?
Apex Technical School is a private for-profit institution located in Long Island City, NY.
Is Apex Technical School an HBCU?
No. Apex Technical School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Apex Technical School a tribal college?
No. Apex Technical School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Apex Technical School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Apex Technical School reports 32.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Apex Technical School religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Apex Technical School in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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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.