Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences is a private for-profit trade school in Paterson, New Jersey, enrolling about 146 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 81.15% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $43,917 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $22,148 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 146 83.6% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 81.15%
  • First-Generation Students: 56.8%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 327

Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences: what the data shows

Common questions about Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences?

Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences is located in Paterson, NJ (ZIP 07513).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences public or private?

Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences cost?

Average net price after aid: $22,148.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$21,664
$30,001–$48,000$22,097
$48,001–$75,000$23,554
$75,001–$110,000$24,854

How big is Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences?

Total enrollment: 146 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 327 students.

About 84% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences?

150%-time completion rate: 81.15%.

First-year retention: 79.3%.

What do graduates of Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences earn?

Median earnings: $43,299 six years after entry; $43,917 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,600.

64.71% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 81.15%; median earnings $43,917 at 10 years; net price $22,148. 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 Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$22,148
2024 Value

In 2024 Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,148.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$88,592 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$22,148 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 Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63.35% 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 Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences 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 Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$13,510
2014$17,278
2015$17,084
2016$16,161
2017$16,712
2018$12,437
2019$11,307
2020$13,557
2021$22,221
2022$22,598
2023$22,064

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

Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences reported total enrollment of about 146 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 95% male and 5% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (54.8%), Black or African American (30.8%), and White (14.4%). About 64.71% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.8% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.6% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences in 2024 is 146 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 327 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

79.3%
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 54.8%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

81.15% 100% Completion Time

81.15% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 81.15% of students graduating from Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Electrician: 98% male / 2% female
  • Plumbing Technology/Plumber: 100% male / 0% female
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician: 86% male / 14% 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 Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences.

Return on Investment

$7,600 Median Student Debt

$43,917 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

17.31% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

395.72% Return on Investment

1.7 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences.

Top Programs by Completions

5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Electrician: 88 completions

2. Plumbing Technology/Plumber: 32 completions

3. Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician: 22 completions

4. Building/Property Maintenance: 21 completions

5. Welding Technology/Welder: 20 completions

Most popular programs at Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,472

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences is a private for-profit institution located in Paterson, NJ. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Electrician, Plumbing Technology/Plumber, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 146 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (54.8%), Black or African American (30.8%), White (14.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 81.15%. Approximately 64.71% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.8% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Paterson, NJ 07513

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 81.15% graduation rate, Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences 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 Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences located?

Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences is located in Paterson, NJ.

How much does Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $22,148 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences?

Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences reports undergraduate enrollment of about 327 students, Hispanic or Latino (54.8%), Black or African American (30.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences?

About 56.8% of students at Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences earn?

Median earnings are $43,299 six years after entry and $43,917 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences?

The 150%-time completion rate is 81.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,600.

Is Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences public or private?

Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences is a private for-profit institution located in Paterson, NJ.

Is Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences an HBCU?

No. Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences a tribal college?

No. Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences reports 54.8% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • New Jersey trade schools profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • 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.