Union County Vocational Technical School Tuition &
Union County Vocational Technical School is a public certificate and vocational school in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, enrolling about 88 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 98.63% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $37,590 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,361 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 88 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 98.63%
- First-Generation Students: 50.0%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 273.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 124
Union County Vocational Technical School: what the data shows
Common questions about Union County Vocational Technical School, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Union County Vocational Technical School?
Union County Vocational Technical School is located in Scotch Plains, NJ (ZIP 07076).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Union County Vocational Technical School public or private?
Union County Vocational Technical School is a Public institution.
How much does Union County Vocational Technical School cost?
Average net price after aid: $7,361.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,283 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,829 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,252 |
How big is Union County Vocational Technical School?
Total enrollment: 88 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 124 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Union County Vocational Technical School?
150%-time completion rate: 98.63%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of Union County Vocational Technical School earn?
Median earnings: $39,218 six years after entry; $37,590 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
25.69% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Union County Vocational Technical School known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Electrician (37 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (33 completions)
- Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician (19 completions)
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Union County Vocational Technical School a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 98.63%; median earnings $37,590 at 10 years; net price $7,361. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Union County Vocational Technical School was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,361
2024 Value
In 2024 Union County Vocational Technical School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,361.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$29,444 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,361 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Union County Vocational Technical School.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.69% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
1.39% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Union County Vocational Technical School was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Union County Vocational Technical School in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $5,807 |
| 2014 | — | — | $7,728 |
| 2015 | — | — | $7,327 |
| 2016 | — | — | $5,725 |
| 2017 | — | — | $7,089 |
| 2018 | — | — | $7,412 |
| 2019 | — | — | $11,013 |
| 2020 | — | — | $9,144 |
| 2021 | — | — | $5,645 |
| 2022 | — | — | $2,228 |
| 2023 | — | — | $8,325 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Union County Vocational Technical School reported total enrollment of about 88 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 68% male and 32% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (48.9%), White (33.0%), and Black or African American (14.8%). About 25.69% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Union County Vocational Technical School in 2024 is 88 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 124 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
97.26% 100% Completion Time
98.63% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 97.26% of students graduating from Union County Vocational Technical School completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Electrician: 92% male / 8% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 15% male / 85% female
- Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Union County Vocational Technical School.
Return on Investment
$37,590 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1176.66% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Union County Vocational Technical School.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Electrician: 37 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 33 completions
3. Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician: 19 completions
4. Plumbing Technology/Plumber: 17 completions
Most popular programs at Union County Vocational Technical School.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Union County Vocational Technical School graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Union County Vocational Technical School from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,354
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Union County Vocational Technical School is a public institution located in Scotch Plains, NJ. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Electrician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 88 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (48.9%), White (33.0%), Black or African American (14.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 98.63%. Approximately 25.69% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 98.63% graduation rate, Union County Vocational Technical School demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Union County Vocational Technical School located?
Union County Vocational Technical School is located in Scotch Plains, NJ.
How much does Union County Vocational Technical School cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $7,361 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Union County Vocational Technical School?
Union County Vocational Technical School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 124 students, Hispanic or Latino (48.9%), White (33.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Union County Vocational Technical School?
About 50.0% of students at Union County Vocational Technical School are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Union County Vocational Technical School earn?
Median earnings are $39,218 six years after entry and $37,590 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Union County Vocational Technical School?
The 150%-time completion rate is 98.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Union County Vocational Technical School public or private?
Union County Vocational Technical School is a public institution located in Scotch Plains, NJ.
Is Union County Vocational Technical School an HBCU?
No. Union County Vocational Technical School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Union County Vocational Technical School a tribal college?
No. Union County Vocational Technical School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Union County Vocational Technical School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Union County Vocational Technical School reports 48.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Union County Vocational Technical School religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Union County Vocational Technical School in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- New Jersey colleges by ROI
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- Mid East regional profile
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New Jersey
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.