Trade schools in New Jersey
Browse 83 trade and technical schools in New Jersey, with campuses in Jersey City, Hackensack, Cherry Hill, Toms River, and Union and more. The most common programs here are medical assistant, cosmetology, police academy & criminal justice, and practical nursing (LPN/LVN).
- Schools
- 83
- Public colleges
- 25
- Programs offered
- 44
- Cities
- 39
24 schools
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American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education
Piscataway, NJ · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Phlebotomy
- +4
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American Institute-Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, NJ · Private
- Electrician
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +2
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ · Public
- Culinary arts
- IT support & networking
- Radiologic technologist
- +2
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
Woodland Park, NJ · Private
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Best Care College
East Orange, NJ · Private
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Phlebotomy
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ · Public
- Automotive technician
- Culinary arts
- IT support & networking
- +4
Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education
Westampton, NJ · Public
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ · Public
- CNC machining
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +13
Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology
Wayne, NJ · Private
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
- Nail technician
Salem Community College
Carneys Point, NJ · Public
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Pharmacy technician
- Police academy & criminal justice
Programs in New Jersey
- Medical assistant schools (30)
- Cosmetology schools (23)
- Criminal justice programs (20)
- LPN programs (16)
- Auto mechanic schools (15)
- Medical billing and coding schools (14)
- IT schools (14)
- Esthetician schools (14)
- Electrician schools (13)
- Electronics technician schools (12)
- HVAC schools (12)
- Sonography schools (12)
- Culinary schools (12)
- Dental assistant schools (11)
- Barber schools (9)
- Massage therapy schools (8)
- CNA classes (8)
- Nail tech schools (8)
- Fire science programs (7)
- OTA programs (7)
- Welding schools (7)
- EMT and paramedic schools (6)
- Surgical tech schools (6)
- Radiology tech schools (6)
- Dental hygiene schools (5)
- Baking and pastry schools (5)
- Drafting schools (4)
- Industrial maintenance schools (4)
- Diesel mechanic schools (4)
- PTA programs (4)
- Respiratory therapy schools (4)
- Construction schools (4)
- Plumbing schools (4)
- CNC machining schools (3)
- Vet tech schools (3)
- Pharmacy technician schools (3)
- Auto body schools (2)
- Phlebotomy classes (2)
- Carpentry schools (2)
- Aviation maintenance schools (1)
- Heavy equipment operator schools (1)
- Small engine repair schools (1)
- Medical lab tech programs (1)
- Flight schools (1)
Trade schools by city
- Newark (109)
- Jersey City (113)
- Paterson (104)
- Elizabeth (103)
- Trenton (46)
- Bayonne (105)
- Camden (55)
- Passaic (108)
- Union City (111)
- Vineland (12)
- Hoboken (112)
- New Brunswick (64)
- Perth Amboy (96)
- Hackensack (106)
- Linden (100)
- Kearny (110)
- Fort Lee (107)
- Atlantic City (3)
- Long Branch (36)
- Princeton (33)
- Bridgeton (13)
- Ridgewood (97)
- Cliffside Park (111)
- Ramsey (87)
- Freehold (33)
- Newton (9)
- Washington (17)
- Morris Plains (81)
- Laurel Springs (49)
- Cherry Hill (56)
- Toms River (9)
- Wayne (107)
- Bloomfield (106)
- Lincroft (55)
- Moorestown (54)
- Randolph (51)
- Westampton (50)
- Sewell (49)
- Branchburg (34)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are in New Jersey?
We list 83 trade and technical schools in New Jersey: 25 public colleges, 4 private nonprofit schools, and 54 private career schools.
What are the most common trade programs in New Jersey?
Medical assistant (30 schools), Cosmetology (23 schools), Police academy & criminal justice (20 schools), Practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (16 schools), Automotive technician (15 schools), and Medical billing & coding (14 schools).
Does New Jersey have community college trade programs?
Yes. 25 public colleges in New Jersey offer trade programs. They often cost less than private schools and accept federal financial aid.
How do I choose a trade school in New Jersey?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.