2026 placement
#2
New Jersey · 2026
Best Carpentry Schools
#2 of 2 ranked schools in New Jersey
View placement details: Best Carpentry Schools, New JerseyOcean County Vocational-Technical School Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
2026 placement
#4
New Jersey · 2026
Best Plumbing Technology Schools
#4 of 4 ranked schools in New Jersey
View placement details: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, New Jersey2026 placement
#8
New Jersey · 2026
Best Colleges for Manufacturing
#8 of 8 ranked schools in New Jersey
View placement details: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, New JerseyAll 2026 placements
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links & badge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · New Jersey | #8 of 8 ranked schools in New Jersey | 8 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, New Jersey No badge issued Report an error: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, New Jersey |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · New Jersey | #8 of 8 ranked schools in New Jersey | 8 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, New Jersey No badge issued Report an error: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, New Jersey |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools | State · New Jersey | #4 of 4 ranked schools in New Jersey | 4 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, New Jersey No badge issued Report an error: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, New Jersey |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · New Jersey | #9 of 10 ranked schools in New Jersey | 10 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, New Jersey No badge issued Report an error: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, New Jersey |
| Best Carpentry Schools | State · New Jersey | #2 of 2 ranked schools in New Jersey | 2 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, New Jersey No badge issued Report an error: Best Carpentry Schools, New Jersey |
Other rankings
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #1303 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · New Jersey | #47 of 75 ranked schools in New Jersey | 75 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, New Jersey |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #1687 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 2672 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · New Jersey | #47 of 71 ranked schools in New Jersey | 71 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, New Jersey |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #792 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 100% | 794 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · New Jersey | #24 of 24 ranked schools in New Jersey | 24 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, New Jersey |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #1367 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 86% | 1593 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · New Jersey | #27 of 29 ranked schools in New Jersey | 29 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, New Jersey |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #688 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 99% | 701 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · New Jersey | #21 of 21 ranked schools in New Jersey | 21 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, New Jersey |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #488 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 82% | 596 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · New Jersey | #12 of 15 ranked schools in New Jersey | 15 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, New Jersey |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #747 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 84% | 897 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · New Jersey | #11 of 16 ranked schools in New Jersey | 16 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, New Jersey |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #738 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 99% | 750 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #434 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 97% | 451 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · New Jersey | #16 of 16 ranked schools in New Jersey | 16 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, New Jersey |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #1286 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 84% | 1535 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · New Jersey | #38 of 44 ranked schools in New Jersey | 44 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, New Jersey |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #515 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 87% | 597 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #130 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 86% | 152 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #870 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 72% | 1217 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | State · New Jersey | #19 of 20 ranked schools in New Jersey | 20 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, New Jersey |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #385 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 96% | 404 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | State · New Jersey | #13 of 13 ranked schools in New Jersey | 13 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, New Jersey |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #485 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 97% | 503 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #615 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 81% | 766 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · New Jersey | #12 of 14 ranked schools in New Jersey | 14 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, New Jersey |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #701 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 92% | 769 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · New Jersey | #23 of 23 ranked schools in New Jersey | 23 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, New Jersey |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools | National | #96 of 104 ranked schools nationwideTop 93% | 104 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, National |
Past editions
2026 edition · 2026-r1
Published . These placements are retained from this past edition.
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Carpentry Schools Historical placement | State · New Jersey | #2 of 2 ranked schools in New Jersey | 2 | Tier 2 | View latest ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, New JerseyReport an error: Best Carpentry Schools, New Jersey |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools Historical placement | State · New Jersey | #9 of 10 ranked schools in New Jersey | 10 | Tier 2 | View latest ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, New JerseyReport an error: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, New Jersey |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools Historical placement | State · New Jersey | #8 of 8 ranked schools in New Jersey | 8 | Tier 2 | View latest ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, New JerseyReport an error: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, New Jersey |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools Historical placement | State · New Jersey | #4 of 4 ranked schools in New Jersey | 4 | Tier 2 | View latest ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, New JerseyReport an error: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, New Jersey |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing Historical placement | State · New Jersey | #8 of 8 ranked schools in New Jersey | 8 | Tier 2 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, New JerseyReport an error: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, New Jersey |