2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in New Jersey
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
The Most Popular Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 113 schools in New Jersey to see which programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Trade Schools in New Jersey
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Our 2023 rankings named Lincoln Technical Institute - Union the most popular school in New Jersey for trade school students working on their degree. Union, New Jersey is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 901 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,634 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $154. During the early years of their career, Lincoln Tech - Union graduates make an average of $35,251 annually. Around 3% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pennco Tech-Blackwood. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in New Jersey list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Blackwood, New Jersey, and it awarded 553 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,742 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $113 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Pennco Tech-Blackwood graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $27,375 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Lincoln Technical Institute - Mahwah. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Lincoln Technical Institute - Mahwah is a very small private for-profit school located in Mahwah, New Jersey that handed out 564 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Lincoln Tech - Mahwah accumulate an average of $11,582 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $152 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Lincoln Tech - Mahwah graduates make an average of $35,921 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 2% were women.
Out of the 113 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Stockton University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Galloway, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school awarded 2,490 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Stockton State accumulate an average of $27,505 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $298 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Stockton State graduates make an average of $39,517 annually. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in New Jersey list. AIMS Education is a private for-profit institution located in Piscataway, New Jersey. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 351 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from AIMS Education accumulate an average of $10,072 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, AIMS Education graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,124 during the early year of their career. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
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With a ranking of #6, Camden County College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Camden County College is a public institution located in Blackwood, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,397 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Camden County College accumulate an average of $13,574 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Camden County College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,946 during the early years of their career. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #7, Fortis Institute - Wayne did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Fortis Institute - Wayne is a very small private for-profit school situated in Wayne, New Jersey. It awarded 314 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Fortis Institute - Wayne accumulate an average of $13,536 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $81 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Fortis Institute - Wayne graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,217 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Berkeley College - Woodland Park did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #8 on the list. Berkeley College - Woodland Park is located in Woodland Park, New Jersey and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 817 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,165 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $140. Once they receive their degree, Berkeley College - Woodland Park graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,988 during the early year of their career. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #8, Parisian Beauty School did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Hackensack, New Jersey, the very small private for-profit school awarded 334 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,436 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $85 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Parisian Beauty Academy, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $18,162 during the early years of their career. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #10, Lincoln Technical Institute - Moorestown did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Lincoln Tech - Moorestown is a private for-profit institution located in Moorestown, New Jersey. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 393 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,279 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $95, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Lincoln Tech - Moorestown graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,094 during the early year of their career. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
Eastwick College - Ramsey landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. This very small private for-profit school is located in Ramsey, New Jersey, and it awarded 348 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,151 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $155 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Eastwick College - Ramsey graduates make an average of $43,595 annually. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #11, Jersey College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Jersey College is a small private for-profit school located in Teterboro, New Jersey that handed out 902 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,578 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $134, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Jersey College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $57,914 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
Union County College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Located in Cranford, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,590 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $12,327 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Union County College graduates make an average of $40,152 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
With a ranking of #14, Universal Technical Institute Bloomfield did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Bloomfield, New Jersey is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 522 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,643 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $199, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UTI Bloomfield graduates make an average of $37,936 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 3% were women.
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With a ranking of #15, Lincoln Technical Institute - Paramus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Lincoln Tech - Paramus is a private for-profit institution located in Paramus, New Jersey. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 417 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,279 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $95. During the early years of their career, Lincoln Tech - Paramus graduates make an average of $32,982 annually. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
Total Image Beauty Academy came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. Total Image Beauty Academy is a very small private for-profit school located in Union City, New Jersey that handed out 586 degrees in 2021-2022.
After graduating from Total Image Beauty Academy, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $14,089 during the early years of their career. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Lincoln Technical Institute - South Plainfield came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. Lincoln Tech - South Plainfield is a private for-profit institution located in South Plainfield, New Jersey. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 210 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $12,350 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $193.After graduating from Lincoln Tech - South Plainfield, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,200 during the early years of their career. Around 7% of those degree recipients were women.
American Institute - Clifton ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in New Jersey list. American Institute - Clifton is a very small private for-profit school located in CLIFTON, New Jersey that handed out 297 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from American Institute - Clifton accumulate an average of $12,876 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $58, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from American Institute - Clifton, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $27,451 during the early years of their career. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
New Jersey Institute of Technology landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. NJIT is located in Newark, New Jersey and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,792 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from NJIT accumulate an average of $27,759 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $292 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, NJIT graduates make an average of $64,531 annually. Around 27% of those degree recipients were women.
Advantage Career Institute came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. Advantage Career Institute is a very small private for-profit school situated in Eatontown, New Jersey. It awarded 171 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $4,158 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Middlesex County College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #21 on the list. Middlesex County College is located in Edison, New Jersey and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,675 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $9,350 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Middlesex County College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,545 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. RCSJ is a medium-sized public school situated in Sewell, New Jersey. It awarded 1,050 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from RCSJ accumulate an average of $13,912 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from RCSJ, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,252 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
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Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology is a very small private for-profit school located in Pine Brook, New Jersey that handed out 304 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Christine Valmy International School accumulate an average of $5,085 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Christine Valmy International School graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $18,314 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
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Rowan College at Burlington County landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Rowan College at Burlington County is a medium-sized public school located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey that handed out 1,677 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from RCBC accumulate an average of $12,402 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, RCBC graduates make an average of $43,118 annually. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #25, Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Voorhees, New Jersey, the very small private for-profit school handed out 236 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,182 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $107. During the early years of their career, Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness graduates make an average of $17,437 annually. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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