Best Trade Schools in Hopatcong, New Jersey (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

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Compare Trade Schools Near Hopatcong, New Jersey

How We Rank Schools

We first gather the schools closest to the city or state page you are viewing, then rank that local group by BOC Score, with the highest at the top. The BOC Score is computed from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data; schools without enough data to score appear last.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%

Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology

Wayne, NJ 16.9 miles away BOC Score 75.0
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 88.5% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 554
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $27,944 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

County College of Morris

Randolph, NJ 7.7 miles away BOC Score 72.1
Tuition $6,210 - $15,033
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 35.4%
  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 486
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,838 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Artistic Academy of Hair Design

Morris Plains, NJ 12.8 miles away BOC Score 62.9
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 88.1%
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 177
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $34,470 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

Madison, NJ 17.5 miles away BOC Score 59.6
Tuition $38,004 - $54,204
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 95.2%
  • Graduation rate: 69.7%
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 73
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $68,049 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Centenary University

Hackettstown, NJ 11.6 miles away BOC Score 57.6
Tuition $37,732 - $52,362
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 83.1%
  • Graduation rate: 56.3%
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 55
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $63,207 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Cutting Edge Academy

Succasunna, NJ 6.0 miles away BOC Score 57.4
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  • 45 Sunset Strip and Route 10 East Succasunna, NJ 07876-1311
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 90.3% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 134
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $24,698 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Sussex County Community College

Newton, NJ 9.3 miles away BOC Score 53.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 40.1% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 137
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $41,662 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Caldwell University

Caldwell, NJ 21.9 miles away BOC Score 53.5
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 58.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 56
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $64,716 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Saint Elizabeth University

Morristown, NJ 14.3 miles away BOC Score 52.5
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 46.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 45
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $66,386 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Fortis Institute-Wayne

Wayne, NJ 21.6 miles away BOC Score 43.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 479
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $39,605 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the main population center in New Jersey.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)TuitionMedian grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
175.0Contact school for pricing$27,94488%—17 mi
272.1$6,210 - $15,033$52,83835%Yes*8 mi
362.9Contact school for pricing$34,47088%—13 mi
457.4Contact school for pricing$24,69890%—6 mi
553.8Contact school for pricing$41,66240%Yes*9 mi
643.6Contact school for pricing$39,605Not reported—22 mi

Schools closest to the main population center in New Jersey are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in New Jersey is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Hopatcong, New Jersey (2026)
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Hopatcong, New Jersey (2026) (College Scorecard)County College of Morris $52838; Sussex County Community College $41662; Fortis Institute-Wayne $39605; Artistic Academy of Hair Design $34470; Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology $27944; Cutting Edge Academy $24698.County College of Morris$52,838Sussex County Community Coll...$41,662Fortis Institute-Wayne$39,605Artistic Academy of Hair Des...$34,470Christine Valmy Internationa...$27,944Cutting Edge Academy$24,698
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard - median earnings of all graduates at each school (not a single program).
Median graduate earnings by school for schools serving Best Trade Schools in Hopatcong, New Jersey (2026)
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
County College of Morris$52,838
Sussex County Community College$41,662
Fortis Institute-Wayne$39,605
Artistic Academy of Hair Design$34,470
Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology$27,944
Cutting Edge Academy$24,698

New Jersey Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Plumber4.5%
Construction Worker7.3%
Carpenter4.5%
Flooring Installer9.5%
Welder2.2%

Construction Management & Inspection

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Construction Manager8.7%
Home Inspector-0.8%

Electrical & Energy Systems

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Lineworker6.6%
Solar Installer42.1%
Electrician9.5%
Tower Technician8.6%
HVAC Technician8.1%
Wind Turbine Technician49.9%

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)4.0%
Heavy Equipment Operator3.6%
Gunsmith2.0%
Diesel Technician2.4%
Truck Driver (CDL)4.0%
CNC Machinist0.0%
Auto Mechanic4.2%
Automotive Technician4.2%
Maintenance Technician3.8%

Healthcare: Nursing & Patient Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)2.6%
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)2.6%
Hemodialysis Technician5.2%
Mental Health Technician20.0%
Medical Assistant12.5%
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)2.3%
Patient Care Technician2.3%
Home Health Aide17.0%

Healthcare: Allied Health & Diagnostics

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer13.0%
Radiologic Technologist4.3%
EKG Technician3.0%
Surgical Technologist4.5%
Optician2.9%
Sterile Processing Technician10.0%
Dental Assistant6.4%
Phlebotomy Technician5.6%
Pharmacy Technician6.4%

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist7.1%
Medical Office Administrator4.2%

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Occupational Therapy Assistant19.2%
Personal Trainer11.9%
Massage Therapist15.4%
Physical Therapy Aide2.8%

Animal Care & Training

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Veterinary Technician9.1%
Dog Trainer5.1%
Veterinary Assistant8.7%

Beauty & Personal Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Esthetician6.7%
Beauty Professional5.6%
Cosmetologist5.6%

Culinary & Hospitality Careers

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Culinary Chef7.1%
Pastry Chef7.1%

Business & Legal Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Digital Court Reporter-0.3%
Paralegal0.2%
Bookkeeper-5.8%

Job growth uses state projections when available and national projections (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034) when state data is unavailable. Median pay for each trade is shown in the comparison table above.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections (2024-2034). Projected U.S. change shown for each trade.

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About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)