Trade Schools in Union, NJ

Union, NJ has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 1,129 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $16,100 to $36,082, with a median of $16,900 across the 7 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $40,125 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union, Empire Beauty School-Union and Healthcare Training Institute.

3
Schools
1,129
Graduates last year
$16,900
Median program tuition
$40,125
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Union, NJ

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Healthcare Training Institute

Union, NJ

Programs
CNA, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$10,748
Completion rate
89%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Union

National Career Institute

East Orange, NJ

Programs
Electrician, HVAC and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$22,482
Completion rate
60%
Type
Private for-profit

Essex County College

Newark, NJ

Programs
LPN, Massage Therapy and Plumbing
Average net price
$6,242
Completion rate
18%
Type
Public

Best Care College

East Orange, NJ

Programs
CNA, LPN and Phlebotomy
Completion rate
97%
Type
Private for-profit

Pro Beauty Academy

Edison, NJ

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$29,879
Completion rate
88%
Type
Private for-profit

Eastwick College-Nutley

Nutley, NJ

Programs
CNA, HVAC, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$21,089
Completion rate
49%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Union, NJ?

The median published tuition is $16,900 (range $16,100 to $36,082, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Healthcare Training Institute ($16,100), Empire Beauty School-Union ($16,320) and Lincoln Technical Institute-Union ($28,425). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 10 months to finish (9 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $40,125 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.