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2023 Best Construction Trades Trade Schools in New Jersey
Finding the Best Construction Trades School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, construction trades was ranked 5th in New Jersey. In fact, 944 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Construction Trades Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in New Jersey to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in New Jersey
The following schools top our list of the Best Construction Trades Colleges.
Top New Jersey Trade Schools in Construction Trades
Our analysis found Brookdale Community College to be the best school for construction trades students who want to pursue a degree in New Jersey. Located in the rural area of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Raritan Valley Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Trade Schools in New Jersey list. RVCC is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Branchburg.
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The excellent programs at Lincoln Technical Institute - Mahwah helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction trades schools in New Jersey. Lincoln Tech - Mahwah is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Mahwah.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lincoln Technical Institute - Union. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the suburb of Union, Lincoln Tech - Union is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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The excellent programs at Pennco Tech-Blackwood helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction trades schools in New Jersey. Located in the suburb of Blackwood, Pennco Tech-Blackwood is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Adult and Continuing Education - BCTS did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for construction trades students. It came in at #6 on the list. Adult and Continuing Education - BCTS is a small public school located in the large suburb of Hackensack.
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Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Construction Trades Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Paterson.
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National Career Institute landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best construction trades programs. Located in the suburb of East Orange, National Career Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Construction Trades Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 152 |
| Delaware | 19 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,635 |
| New York | 1,156 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Construction Trades
Construction Trades Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 26,459 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 5,269 |
| Carpentry | 3,899 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 2,888 |
| Construction | 1,813 |
| Masonry | 284 |
| Other Construction | 190 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Construction Trades
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Personal & Culinary Services | 149,352 |
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 105,741 |
| Precision Production | 55,411 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 33,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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