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2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in New Jersey

8 Colleges
$47,522 Avg Salary
$10,055 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Construction Trades School for You

In 2020-2021, 78 degrees and certificates were awarded to construction trades students who went to a New Jersey college or university. This makes it the #33 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Construction Trades Schools in New Jersey ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in New Jersey to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in New Jersey

Check out the construction trades programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top New Jersey 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. Brookdale Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Lincroft.

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The excellent programs at Raritan Valley Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction trades schools in New Jersey. Located in the rural area of Branchburg, RVCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Lincoln Technical Institute - Mahwah is a great place for construction trades students. Lincoln Tech - Mahwah is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Mahwah.

On average, construction trades graduates from Lincoln Tech - Mahwah take out $13,137 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $109.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lincoln Technical Institute - Union. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in New Jersey list. Lincoln Tech - Union is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Union.

After completing their degree, construction trades graduates from Lincoln Tech - Union carry an average student debtload of $13,137. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $109.

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#5

Pennco Tech-Blackwood

Blackwood, NJ

Out of the 8 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Pennco Tech-Blackwood landed the # 5 spot on the list. Pennco Tech-Blackwood is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Blackwood.

Construction Trades majors at Pennco Tech-Blackwood take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $90, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Adult and Continuing Education - BCTS ranked #6 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the suburb of Hackensack, Adult and Continuing Education - BCTS is a public school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, construction trades majors at Adult and Continuing Education - BCTS accumulate an average of around $7,336 in student debt.

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Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for construction trades students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Paterson, Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Construction Trades majors at Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences take out an average of $10,258 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $77, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#8

National Career Institute

East Orange, NJ

National Career Institute landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best construction trades programs. National Career Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of East Orange.

The average amount in student loans that construction trades majors at National Career Institute take out is $6,756.

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Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Construction Trades Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 802
New York 321
Maryland 54

Construction Trades Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Electrical & Power Transmission Installers 23,527
Building Management & Inspection 4,511
Carpentry 3,273
Plumbing & Water Supply 2,617
Construction 1,435
Masonry 274
Other Construction 157

Related Major Annual Graduates
Personal & Culinary Services 130,328
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 96,336
Precision Production 52,913
Transportation & Materials Moving 29,084

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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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