Union County Vocational Technical School
Union County Vocational Technical School is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Scotch Plains, NJ. It offers 4 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (6/13/2003 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Union County Vocational Technical School is Electrician and the 2024 tuition and fees is $5,500. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Electrician programs ($15,963). The length of the program is 990 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 12 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Union County Vocational Technical School.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrician | $5,500 | $440 | 990 Hours | 12 Months | $15,963 |
| 2 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $5,500 | $440 | 990 Hours | 12 Months | $16,042 |
| 4 | Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | $5,500 | $440 | 990 Hours | 12 Months | $13,584 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 108 students attended Union County Vocational Technical School in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 4 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 6 (full-time) and 4 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Union County Vocational Technical School is 67% and transfer-out rate is 1%. The retention rate is 21% at the school.
| Student Population | 108 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 67% |
| Number of Faculty | 4 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Union County Vocational Technical School is $5,500
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
21% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,188 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $5,500 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $440 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $7,200 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $2,400 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,188 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Union County Vocational Technical School offers 4 career programs for 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 57 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Years Certificate | 4 | 0 | 57 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 57 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Union County Vocational Technical School are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 57 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 22 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 22 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 |
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 7 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 24 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 24 |
| Total | 57 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 108 students have enrolled into Union County Vocational Technical School. By gender, 77 male and 31 female students are attending the school.
There are 43 White (39.81%), 32 Black/African American (29.63%), 30 Hispanic (27.78%), and 33 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 108 | 77 | 31 |
| American Indian/Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 32 | 29 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 23 | 7 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 43 | 22 | 21 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 1776 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ
- 908-889-8288
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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