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Berk Trade and Business School
Long Island City, New York · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 33-09 Queens Boulevard, Long Island City, NY 11101 · Phone: (718) 729-0909 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Berk Trade and Business School is a private for-profit trade school in Long Island City, NY, offering electrician and plumbing programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Berk Trade and Business School has a 94.9% completion rate versus a 64.0% state average, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $49,748 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Berk Trade and Business School is $20,063, federal financial aid can be used since the school is Title IV eligible, and 36.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $45,740 | $78,750 | $106,420 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $46,130 | $77,490 | $101,230 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 109 | $33,254 | $29,783 | $6,333 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 28 | $30,828 | $28,753 | $6,333 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Berk Trade and Business School is a private for-profit trade campus in Long Island City, New York. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV eligible). The school's programs are concentrated in electrician training (109 completers) and plumbing training (28 completers), making it primarily a two-track trade campus.
Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 94.9%, well above the New York state average of 64.0%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $49,748. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,063, and 36.7% of students receive Pell Grants. These figures come directly from federal reporting and are not estimates.
Given its narrow focus on electrician and plumbing programs, this campus may suit students seeking a specific trade credential rather than a broad associate degree pathway; whether it fits adult career-changers specifically is not detailed in the data beyond program offerings and enrollment size (152 undergraduates). Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard entry for this school before enrolling, since program lengths, schedules, and licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Berk Trade and Business School offers electrician training (109 completers) and plumbing training (28 completers), making up its two program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 36.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 94.9%, which is above the New York state average of 64.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $6,333, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $49,748.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $20,063.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (718) 729-0909 or visit its website for specifics.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?189219.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a focused electrician and plumbing curriculum with a small enrollment of 152 students, but specific fit for career-changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school directly to discuss.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the school or relevant New York state licensing boards.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can call Berk Trade and Business School at (718) 729-0909 or visit https://www.berktradeschool.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.