Construction Trades programs in New Jersey
5 construction trades programs at 4 New Jersey schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $33,278 one year after completion, 10% below the national median of $36,994. Median borrower debt is $5,500.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences | Paterson, NJ | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 12 | $33,278 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Essex County College | Newark, NJ | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Hudson County Community College | Jersey City, NJ | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Hudson County Community College | Jersey City, NJ | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| New Community Career & Technical Institute | Newark, NJ | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
Compare schools near you
Use the data on this page to shortlist two or three schools, then contact them directly with the links provided. Ask each school the questions listed on the page.
See matched schools (partner link) Sponsored
Before you choose a construction trades school in New Jersey
Some trades and building-inspector roles require state licensing or ICC certification. Verify the licensing board in your state before enrolling.
- Which trades are covered and which are only introduced?
- Does the program prepare for a state licensing exam?
- Are there job-site partnerships?
More programs in New Jersey
All New Jersey programs · Construction Trades & Building Inspection nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying construction trades program in New Jersey?
By reported one-year earnings, Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences leads at $33,278 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many construction trades programs are in New Jersey?
The Scorecard lists 5 certificate or associate programs in this field at 4 schools in New Jersey.