Best Trade Schools in Metuchen, New Jersey (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Metuchen. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in New Jersey.

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Compare Trade Schools Near Metuchen, 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

American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education

Piscataway, NJ 4.1 miles away BOC Score 72.0
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 84.4% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 414
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $56,760 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Union County Vocational Technical School

Scotch Plains, NJ 5.3 miles away BOC Score 67.5
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 97.4% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 230
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $37,626 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Middlesex College

Edison, NJ 2.5 miles away BOC Score 60.9
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 34.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 297
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $55,906 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield

South Plainfield, NJ 2.8 miles away BOC Score 50.7
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 76.5%
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 430
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $51,742 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

DeVry University-New Jersey

Iselin, NJ 3.2 miles away BOC Score 26.7
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  • Completion rate: 14.3% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 11
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $63,172 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin

Iselin, NJ 3.2 miles away BOC Score 25.1
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  • Graduation rate: 52.7%
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 547
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $42,316 (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
172.0Contact school for pricing$56,76084%—4 mi
267.5Contact school for pricing$37,62697%—5 mi
360.9Contact school for pricing$55,90634%—2 mi
454.6Contact school for pricingNot reportedNot reported—4 mi
550.7Contact school for pricing$51,74276%—3 mi
637.5Contact school for pricingNot reported66%—2 mi
737.0Contact school for pricing$89,666Not reported—5 mi
825.1Contact school for pricing$42,31653%—3 mi
9Not ratedContact school for pricingNot reportedNot reported—5 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 Metuchen, New Jersey (2026)
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Metuchen, New Jersey (2026) (College Scorecard)JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools $89666; American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education $56760; Middlesex College $55906; Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield $51742; Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin $42316; Union County Vocational Technical School $37626.JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and...$89,666American Institute of Medica...$56,760Middlesex College$55,906Lincoln Technical Institute-...$51,742Lincoln Technical Institute-...$42,316Union County Vocational Tech...$37,626
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 Metuchen, New Jersey (2026)
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools$89,666
American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education$56,760
Middlesex College$55,906
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield$51,742
Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin$42,316
Union County Vocational Technical School$37,626

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)