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Union County Vocational Technical School
Scotch Plains, New Jersey · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 1776 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 · Phone: (908) 889-8288 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Union County Vocational Technical School is a public trade school in Scotch Plains, NJ offering electrician and cosmetology programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and other bodies.
Union County Vocational Technical School has a 98.6% completion rate, above the state average of 61.9%, and median earnings of $37,590 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Union County Vocational Technical School is $11,426, federal financial aid is accepted, and 25.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $48,570 | $77,250 | $121,110 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $32,220 | $36,150 | $53,580 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Jersey (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Union County Vocational Technical School is a public trade and career school located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. The campus is accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Council on Occupational Education, and the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs. Its two main program families are electrician training and cosmetology, with electrician schools (22 completers) and cosmetology schools (16 completers) as its top programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 98.6%, well above the New Jersey state average of 61.9%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $37,590. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $11,426, and 25.7% of students receive Pell Grants. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, with 88 undergraduate students and 38 trade completers, may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in electrical work or cosmetology in a large suburban setting. Because specific program lengths are not detailed in the data, whether this fits a full-time student or an adult career-changer balancing other commitments is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Union County Vocational Technical School offers electrician training and cosmetology programs, with 22 completers in electrician schools and 16 in cosmetology schools.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Council on Occupational Education, and the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 25.7% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 98.6%, which is above the New Jersey state average of 61.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (908) 889-8288 or check the College Scorecard link for more information.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $37,590, according to federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $11,426.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition and eligibility for state and federal funding compared to for-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, and review outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?417831.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data, as program schedules and formats are not specified; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (908) 889-8288 for specifics on electrician or cosmetology licensing.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Union County Vocational Technical School at (908) 889-8288 or visit https://www.ucvts.tec.nj.us/domain/11 for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?417831 to compare institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.