With an emphasis on hands-on, real-world learning, ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï College students in the School of Applied Technology are well prepared for the jobs they want after only two years of study. In fact, 99 percent either have a job immediately after graduation or continue studies for another degree.
As a further testament to the quality of education students receive at the Wellsville campus, US News & World Report and Niche.com have listed ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï among the top five colleges in the country for schools offering several majors.
According to US News & World Report’s 2020 Best Colleges list, ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï achieved a No. 1 ranking among all schools offering masonry. US News also ranked ASC among the top three schools for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, and top four for building trades: building construction. Niche.com ranked ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï among the top three schools with automotive service technician.
Jeffrey Stevens, dean of ±¬×߳Թϒs School of Applied Technology, said, “This is indeed a proud moment. These recognitions show the excellence of our faculty and students. Our graduates not only have the skills to get their careers off to a high-paying start, but they also know the meaning of a strong work ethic and the importance of high-quality customer service. We deliver the total package of training that allows graduates to excel with their employers and to not only be team players, but leaders within the industry.â€
A number of objective sources allow students to search for schools offering a specific major throughout the US, and rank ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï highly in several program categories:
| US Ranking | ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï Program | Source | Major Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 | Masonry | Masonry | |
| Top 3 | Automotive Service Technician | General Area of Study: Mechanics | |
| Top 3 | Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning | HVAC Technology | |
| Top 4 | Building Trades: Building Construction | Construction Trades, Other |
±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï is also ranked highly among New York colleges offering these selected applied technology majors:
| NY Ranking | ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï Program | Source | Major Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 | Autobody Repair | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | |
| No. 1 | Heavy Equipment Operations | Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies | |
| No. 1 | Heavy Equipment, Truck and Diesel Technician | Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies | |
| No. 1 | Electrical Construction and Maintenance Electrician | Electrical and Power Transmission, General | |
| No. 4 | Culinary Arts | Culinary Arts |
A full list of recent ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï accolades is available at www.AlfredState.edu/rankings.
