Best Trade Schools in New Jersey
15 schools ranked by programs, certifications, equipment, and accreditations. Real data, no affiliate padding.
#22
National Rank
15
Schools
17
Program Types
9
Certifications
2.9
Avg Programs/School
17
Observed Program Tags
Critical Skills: WeldingHVACPlumbingMachine
How We Rank Schools
Schools are ranked using a transparent composite score (0-100 points) based on verifiable data:
- Program breadth 0-20 pts
- Certification depth 0-15 pts
- Equipment/facilities 0-8 pts
- Accreditation quality 0-12 pts
- Data completeness 0-18 pts
- Outcomes (placement, salary) 0-10 pts
- Financial aid (VA, Pell, WIOA) 0-7 pts
- Partnership readiness 0-10 pts
No school pays for placement. Rankings are updated as new data is verified.
Top 15 Trade Schools in New Jersey
1
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield
South Plainfield, NJ
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
Certifications: CPR/BLS, CNA, EKG, Mastercam, NIMS
Equipment: CNC Machine, MIG Welder, Manual Mill
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Automotive Automotive Technology Collision Repair and Refinishing Diesel Technology
Heavy Equipment Skilled Trades Machining and Manufacturing Electrical / Electronics
HVAC Welding Technology Health Sciences Dental Assistant Medical Assistant Medical
Assistant Technology Nursing (Practical) Patient Care Information Technology
Computer Networking See All Program Areas → Campuses Student Services Admissions
Welcome to Lincoln Our Acceptance Process Parents High School Students Military
DOW-Skillbridge Employers Alumni Student Email Account Registration Financial Aid
Investing in Yourself What is Financial Aid? How Do I Apply? Managing Your Money
Loan Repayment Options Net Price Calculator Frequently Asked Questions Resources
& Tools Scholarships Academics Our Academic Approach The Lincoln Edge Strategies
for Success Early Student Engagement Beyond the Classroom Academic Support Campus
and Program Locator Request a Transcript Career Services Getting Started With Career
Services Career Services Mission Statement Who Hires Our Graduates? Career Services
Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln Who We Are Our History Letter from CEO
Mission Statement & Brand Promise Careers at Lincoln Tech Our Graduates Hall of
Fame Graduate Bios Success Stories Who Hires Our Grads? Consumer Info Frequently
Asked Questions About Lincoln Tech Student Consumer Info Accreditation Lincoln Tech
Service & Assistance Animal Policy HEERF / CARES Act Information Career Areas
Automotive Skilled Trades Health Sciences Information Technology Specialized
Training Partnerships Lincoln Brands Lincoln Technical Institute Lincoln College of
Technology Nashville Auto-Diesel College Media Center Blog Podcasts Media Gallery
Investor Relations Useful Sites & Resources LincolnTech3D - Design your own car
Lincoln Tech en Español Blog Career Field Articles Automotive Health Science Skilled
Trades See All Blog Articles → Informational Guides How-To Guides What Is & What
Does Articles Our Columnists Nikki Barnes Robert Lanni Trade Industry News The
Skills Gap Podcast Contact Us Apply Now Search Website Search Real World Training
for a Hands-On Careerthe Accrediting Commission of Career School and Colleges (ACCSC)ACCSC: Allentown, PA Columbia, MD Denver, CO East Point, GA East Windsor, CT Grand
Prairie, TX Indianapolis, IN Iselin, NJ Lincoln, RI Mahwah, NJ Marietta, GA Melrose
Park, IL Moorestown, NJ Nashville, TN New Britain, CT Paramus, NJ Levittown, PA
Shelton, CT South Plainfield, NJ Union, NJ Whitestone, NY (Queens) Website:
https://wwwminutes from the Pennsylvania board
Contact: Scott M. Shaw — —
Trade school offering CNC & Machining, Healthcare & Medical, and Welding &
Fabrication programs with BLS, CNA, EKG certifications. VA Approved accredited.
2
Lincoln Technical Institute-Union
Union, NJ
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
Certifications: CPR/BLS, CNA, EKG, Mastercam, NIMS
Equipment: CNC Machine, MIG Welder, Manual Mill
the ACCSC Skip to main content Lincoln Tech en español Student Login Call Programs
Automotive Automotive Technology Collision Repair and Refinishing Diesel Technology
Heavy Equipment Skilled Trades Machining and Manufacturing Electrical / Electronics
HVAC Welding Technology Health Sciences Dental Assistant Medical Assistant Medical
Assistant Technology Nursing (Practical) Patient Care Information Technology
Computer Networking See All Program Areas → Campuses Student Services Admissions
Welcome to Lincoln Our Acceptance Process Parents High School Students Military
DOW-Skillbridge Employers Alumni Student Email Account Registration Financial Aid
Investing in Yourself What is Financial Aid? How Do I Apply? Managing Your Money
Loan Repayment Options Net Price Calculator Frequently Asked Questions Resources
& Tools Scholarships Academics Our Academic Approach The Lincoln Edge Strategies
for Success Early Student Engagement Beyond the Classroom Academic Support Campus
and Program Locator Request a Transcript Career Services Getting Started With Career
Services Career Services Mission Statement Who Hires Our Graduates? Career Services
Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln Who We Are Our History Letter from CEO
Mission Statement & Brand Promise Careers at Lincoln Tech Our Graduates Hall of
Fame Graduate Bios Success Stories Who Hires Our Grads? Consumer Info Frequently
Asked Questions About Lincoln Tech Student Consumer Info Accreditation Lincoln Tech
Service & Assistance Animal Policy HEERF / CARES Act Information Career Areas
Automotive Skilled Trades Health Sciences Information Technology Specialized
Training Partnerships Lincoln Brands Lincoln Technical Institute Lincoln College of
Technology Nashville Auto-Diesel College Media Center Blog Podcasts Media Gallery
Investor Relations Useful Sites & Resources LincolnTech3D - Design your own car
Lincoln Tech en Español Blog Career Field Articles Automotive Health Science Skilled
Trades See All Blog Articles → Informational Guides How-To Guides What Is & What
Does Articles Our Columnists Nikki Barnes Robert Lanni Trade Industry News The
Skills Gap Podcast Contact Us Apply Now Search Website Search Real World Training
for a Hands-On Careerthe Accrediting Commission of Career School and Colleges (ACCSC)ACCSC: Allentown, PA Columbia, MD Denver, CO East Point, GA East Windsor, CT Grand
Prairie, TX Indianapolis, IN Iselin, NJ Lincoln, RI Mahwah, NJ Marietta, GA Melrose
Park, IL Moorestown, NJ Nashville, TN New Britain, CT Paramus, NJ Levittown, PA
Shelton, CT South Plainfield, NJ Union, NJ Whitestone, NY (Queens) Website:
https://wwwAccreditation Lincoln Technical Institute and Lincoln College of Technology are
accredited by the Accrediting Commission
Contact: Scott M. Shaw — —
Trade school offering CNC & Machining, Healthcare & Medical, and Welding &
Fabrication programs with BLS, CNA, EKG certifications. VA Approved accredited.
3
Lincoln Technical Institute-Moorestown
Moorestown, NJ
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
Certifications: CPR/BLS, CNA, EKG, Mastercam, NIMS
Equipment: CNC Machine, MIG Welder, Manual Mill
the ACCSC Skip to main content Lincoln Tech en español Student Login Call Programs
Automotive Automotive Technology Collision Repair and Refinishing Diesel Technology
Heavy Equipment Skilled Trades Machining and Manufacturing Electrical / Electronics
HVAC Welding Technology Health Sciences Dental Assistant Medical Assistant Medical
Assistant Technology Nursing (Practical) Patient Care Information Technology
Computer Networking See All Program Areas → Campuses Student Services Admissions
Welcome to Lincoln Our Acceptance Process Parents High School Students Military
DOW-Skillbridge Employers Alumni Student Email Account Registration Financial Aid
Investing in Yourself What is Financial Aid? How Do I Apply? Managing Your Money
Loan Repayment Options Net Price Calculator Frequently Asked Questions Resources
& Tools Scholarships Academics Our Academic Approach The Lincoln Edge Strategies
for Success Early Student Engagement Beyond the Classroom Academic Support Campus
and Program Locator Request a Transcript Career Services Getting Started With Career
Services Career Services Mission Statement Who Hires Our Graduates? Career Services
Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln Who We Are Our History Letter from CEO
Mission Statement & Brand Promise Careers at Lincoln Tech Our Graduates Hall of
Fame Graduate Bios Success Stories Who Hires Our Grads? Consumer Info Frequently
Asked Questions About Lincoln Tech Student Consumer Info Accreditation Lincoln Tech
Service & Assistance Animal Policy HEERF / CARES Act Information Career Areas
Automotive Skilled Trades Health Sciences Information Technology Specialized
Training Partnerships Lincoln Brands Lincoln Technical Institute Lincoln College of
Technology Nashville Auto-Diesel College Media Center Blog Podcasts Media Gallery
Investor Relations Useful Sites & Resources LincolnTech3D - Design your own car
Lincoln Tech en Español Blog Career Field Articles Automotive Health Science Skilled
Trades See All Blog Articles → Informational Guides How-To Guides What Is & What
Does Articles Our Columnists Nikki Barnes Robert Lanni Trade Industry News The
Skills Gap Podcast Contact Us Apply Now Search Website Search Real World Training
for a Hands-On Careerthe Accrediting Commission of Career School and Colleges (ACCSC)ACCSC: Allentown, PA Columbia, MD Denver, CO East Point, GA East Windsor, CT Grand
Prairie, TX Indianapolis, IN Iselin, NJ Lincoln, RI Mahwah, NJ Marietta, GA Melrose
Park, IL Moorestown, NJ Nashville, TN New Britain, CT Paramus, NJ Levittown, PA
Shelton, CT South Plainfield, NJ Union, NJ Whitestone, NY (Queens) Website:
https://wwwAccreditation Lincoln Technical Institute and Lincoln College of Technology are
accredited by the Accrediting Commission
Contact: General Phone — —
Trade school offering CNC & Machining, Healthcare & Medical, and Welding &
Fabrication programs with BLS, CNA, EKG certifications. VA Approved accredited.
4
County College of Morris
Randolph, NJ
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & MachiningElectronics & Instrumentation
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE, NIMS, CNA
Insights Alumni AssociationInsights Alumni AssociationCompliance BlackboardLoretta Gragnani Appointed to County College of Morris Board
Contact: Anthony J. Iacono —
tiacono@ccm.edu
5
Essex County College
Newark, NJ
Welding & FabricationConstruction & CarpentryCNC & MachiningElectronics & InstrumentationManufacturing TechnologyRobotics & Automation
Certifications: CompTIA A+, CNA, Phlebotomy
their appropriate accrediting agenciesOffice BoardGoals and Objectives Human Resources Institutional Review BoardCampus Tour Enrollment Services Office COLLEGE LIFE Student Life The ECC Experience
Clubs and Organizations Student Government Association
Contact: Augustine A. Boakye, Ph.D. —
aboakye@essex.edu
6
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor, NJ
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & MachiningElectronics & Instrumentation
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE
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Contact: Admissions Office —
admiss@mccc.edu
7
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ
Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryManufacturing TechnologyCAD/CAM & DraftingWoodworking & Cabinetry
VA Approved
Certifications: Six Sigma
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Contact: Dr. Christopher M. Reber —
creber@hccc.edu
8
Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield
Bloomfield, NJ
Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE
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Contact: General Phone — —
9
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ
Welding & FabricationConstruction & CarpentryCNC & MachiningManufacturing TechnologyCAD/CAM & DraftingHealthcare & Medical
Certifications: Phlebotomy
the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and holds program-specific
accreditations in fields such as nursing, culinary arts, hospitality, and Radiologic
technologyThe Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) , which is a global
institutional accreditor recognized by the United States Secretary of Education
since 1952the Middle States Commission on Higher Education , 3624 Market Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19104, (267) 284-5000the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Education Foundation Accrediting
Commission
Contact: Dr. Barbara Gaba —
president@atlanticcape.edu
10
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ
Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & MachiningCAD/CAM & DraftingHealthcare & Medical
Certifications: NATE
APPLY NOW About Camden County College Mission and Vision Accreditations BoardGiving Arts at Camden County College Camden County Cultural and Heritage
CommissionOrganizations Student Government AssociationThe Camden County Board of Commission
Contact: Lovell Pugh-Bassett —
OfficeofthePresident@camdencc.edu
11
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus
Vineland, NJ
Automotive TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryRobotics & AutomationCAD/CAM & DraftingHealthcare & MedicalIT & Networking
VA Approved
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Contact: General Phone — —
12
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ
RoboticsWelding & FabricationRobotics & AutomationCAD/CAM & DraftingIT & Networking
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Athletic Associationpm Board
Contact: Jay Martinez —
jmmartinez28352@pccc.edu
13
Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS
Hackensack, NJ
HVAC/RElectrical TechnologyPlumbingConstruction & CarpentryManufacturing TechnologyCAD/CAM & Drafting
Pell Eligible
Contact: Kimberly Amaral —
kimama@bergen.org
14
Burlington County Adult Education
Westampton, NJ
IT & Networking
Contact: Andrew McAlpin —
amcalpin@burlcoschools.org
15
Ocean County Vocational-Technical School
Toms River, NJ
Construction & CarpentryMarine Technology
Contact: Karen L. Homiek —
khomiek@ocvts.org
Best IT & Networking Schools in New Jersey
Best Construction & Carpentry Schools in New Jersey
Best CAD/CAM & Drafting Schools in New Jersey
Best Welding & Fabrication Schools in New Jersey
Best Healthcare & Medical Schools in New Jersey
Best Manufacturing Technology Schools in New Jersey
Best Automotive Technology Schools in New Jersey
Best CNC & Machining Schools in New Jersey
Certifications Available
CNA5 schools
NIMS4 schools
NATE4 schools
CPR/BLS3 schools
EKG3 schools
Mastercam3 schools
Phlebotomy2 schools
CompTIA A+1 schools
Six Sigma1 schools
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade schools are in New Jersey?
There are 15 trade schools in New Jersey tracked by BOMAtlas, offering programs in 17
different fields.
What is the best trade school in New Jersey?
Based on our composite ranking of programs, certifications, equipment, and
accreditations, Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield ranks #1 in New Jersey.
What are the most popular trade programs in New Jersey?
The most common programs are IT & Networking, Construction & Carpentry, CAD/CAM
& Drafting. These reflect strong employer demand in the state.
What certifications can I earn at New Jersey trade schools?
Schools in New Jersey offer 9 different certifications including CPR/BLS, CNA, EKG,
Mastercam, NIMS.
How are trade schools in New Jersey ranked?
BOMAtlas ranks schools using a transparent composite score (0-100) based on program
breadth, certifications, equipment, accreditations, outcomes (placement rate, salary),
financial aid availability, and data quality.
How does New Jersey compare to other states for trade education?
New Jersey ranks #22 nationally with 15 schools and 9 unique program types.
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