Apex Technical School
Long Island City, New York · Private, for-profit · 1,400 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 1 fall short.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,850 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,198 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,803 |
| $110k and up | $21,223 |
| All families (average) | $14,826 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,550 | +$16,804 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,212 | +$12,466 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,134 | +$9,388 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1 yr |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,239 | +$9,493 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1 yr |
| Construction Trades, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,062 | +$2,316 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 4.1 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,888 | -$858 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 59% of students receive Pell grants · 78% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.