Job training programs in New Jersey
482 programs in 60 fields, with costs, results and funding that can make them free
109 schools offer these programs, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Compare the fields below, then open one to see each program with its price and how past students did.
Accredited schools in New Jersey: Trade schools · Nursing schools · Medical certification programs · Allied health programs · IT schools · Business schools · Beauty schools · Transportation schools · Child care and social services programs
Job training in New Jersey by line of work
- Business and office training96
- Medical certification programs94
- IT certification programs76
- Transportation and logistics training62
- Trade school programs53
- Nursing and patient care programs48
- Allied health programs21
- Beauty school15
- Child care and social services training9
- Culinary and hospitality programs4
- First responder training4
Each line of work compares its fields in New Jersey. A line gets a page once two of its fields have one here.
Compare job training in New Jersey: cost, pay and results
| Training | Programs | Most cost | Earned a year, estimated | Working 6 months later | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDL training | 54 | $3,125 to $4,388 | about $38,500 | 65% | 85% |
| Medical assistant training | 35 | $3,100 to $8,198 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 87% |
| IT training | 30 | $2,400 to $8,503 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Project management certification | 21 | $1,424 to $4,499 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Administrative assistant training | 21 | $975 to $3,925 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Medical billing and coding training | 19 | $1,866 to $3,399 | Not reported | Not reported | Not enough data |
| Phlebotomy training | 18 | $600 to $1,845 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| CNA classes | 16 | $2,009 to $3,972 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Cybersecurity training | 16 | $3,071 to $4,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Accounting and bookkeeping classes | 16 | $2,670 to $4,000 | Not reported | Not reported | Not enough data |
| Human resources training | 14 | $1,503 to $3,249 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Patient care technician training | 13 | $3,099 to $3,900 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Welding classes | 12 | $1,975 to $15,822 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| LPN programs | 12 | $6,763 to $13,473 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Electrician training | 12 | $5,213 to $15,784 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Coding and software development courses | 11 | $2,495 to $4,000 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Cosmetology school | 10 | $9,950 to $15,150 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Web and graphic design courses | 10 | $3,075 to $3,890 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Medical administrative assistant training | 9 | $3,375 to $4,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Data analytics courses | 9 | $1,245 to $4,000 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Business administration programs | 9 | $2,850 to $3,800 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| HVAC training | 8 | $520 to $7,046 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Pharmacy technician training | 8 | $1,200 to $3,135 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Supply chain and logistics training | 8 | $2,116 to $4,150 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Digital marketing courses | 8 | $2,060 to $3,128 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Massage therapy school | 6 | $3,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Paralegal programs | 5 | $2,895 to $3,195 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Addiction counselor training | 5 | $2,500 to $2,630 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Sterile processing technician training | 5 | $2,400 to $3,500 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| AutoCAD and drafting courses | 5 | $2,950 to $5,975 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Plumbing school | 4 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Home health aide training | 4 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Dental assistant programs | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Esthetician school | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| EKG technician programs | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Culinary school | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| EMT classes | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| CNC machinist training | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Carpentry classes | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Diesel mechanic training | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| RN programs | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Nail tech school | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Surgical tech programs | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Construction training programs | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Health information technology programs | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Vet tech programs | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Real estate school | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Home inspector training | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Human services programs | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Heavy equipment operator training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Medication aide training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Early childhood education programs | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Hospitality management programs | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Sonography school | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Security guard training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| OTA programs | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| RBT certification training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Manufacturing technician training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Criminal justice programs | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Dialysis technician training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
Each figure is the middle program of that field. Yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate.Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are counted; other schools in New Jersey may offer more. How these figures are made
Where the New Jersey job training numbers come from
Which New Jersey programs are counted?
Programs New Jersey approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).5 They come from the US Department of Labor's file for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025), covering programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what New Jersey offers.
What the figures for each field mean
Each figure is the middle program among those that report it: half did better, half did worse. Prices are what most programs cost if you pay yourself (the middle half). Earnings are for the second quarter after students left, times four. Where a figure is missing, the table says why: "Not reported", "Left out" or "Not enough data" (what each means).
How reliable are the New Jersey figures?
The US Department of Labor's own results site lists New Jersey among the states with "known data quality concerns".6 The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.
Sources for the funding facts about job training in New Jersey
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- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns