Union County Vocational Technical School

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2022 Average Net Price

$2,228

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

4.65%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

108

100% Full-Time

About

Union County Vocational Technical School is a higher education institution located in Union County, NJ. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Union County Vocational Technical School were Electrician (24 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (22 degrees), and Automotive Engineering Technology (7 degrees).

In 2022, 57 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Union County Vocational Technical School. 35.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 64.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (30 degrees), 2.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Union County Vocational Technical School was 4.65%, corresponding to 2 out of the 43 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,228.

In 2022, 21% of undergraduate students attending Union County Vocational Technical School received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$2,228

2022 Value

60.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Union County Vocational Technical School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,228. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Union County Vocational Technical School grew by 60.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Union County Vocational Technical School (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

21% of undergraduate students at Union County Vocational Technical School received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 200% with respect to 2021, when 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Union County Vocational Technical School (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.65%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Union County Vocational Technical School was 4.65%, which represents 2 out of the 43 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Union County Vocational Technical School had a total enrollment of 108 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Union County Vocational Technical School is 108 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Union County Vocational Technical School are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Union County Vocational Technical School, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.8% White, 29.6% Black or African American, 27.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.78% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Union County Vocational Technical School in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (26.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (21.3%) and White Male (20.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Union County Vocational Technical School in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 108 students. The full-time enrollment at Union County Vocational Technical School is 108 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Union County Vocational Technical School (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

21%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Union County Vocational Technical School was 21%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Union County Vocational Technical School (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
43 enrolled students
Black or African American
32 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
30 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Union County Vocational Technical School is 39.8% White, 29.6% Black or African American, 27.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.78% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2022, 17 fewer women than men received degrees from Union County Vocational Technical School. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Union County Vocational Technical School is white (30 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Union County Vocational Technical School is Electrician (24 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (22 degrees) and Automotive Engineering Technology (7 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Union County Vocational Technical School, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (24 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (22 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (11 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Construction managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Union County Vocational Technical School are Construction managers (42,970 people), Other managers (36,758 people), Software developers (30,641 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (16,943 people), and Chief executives & legislators (12,554 people).

The most specialized majors at Union County Vocational Technical School in 2022 are Construction (24 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (22 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (11 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Union County Vocational Technical School are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Physician assistants, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Union County Vocational Technical School are Construction (24 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (22 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (11 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Union County Vocational Technical School are Construction (97,599 people), Computer Systems Design (41,342 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (19,402 people), Restaurants & Food Services (15,864 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (14,896 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Union County Vocational Technical School.

Most Common (2022)

Electrician
24 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
22 degrees awarded
Automotive Engineering Technology
7 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Union County Vocational Technical School was Electrician with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Union County Vocational Technical School according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Union County Vocational Technical School, which is 1.85 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (20).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Union County Vocational Technical School by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Union County Vocational Technical School in Electrician. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Union County Vocational Technical School in General Cosmetology, which is 10 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

93%

100% Completion Time

97%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 93% of students graduating from Union County Vocational Technical School completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 97% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 97% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
30 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Union County Vocational Technical School is white (30 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
21 degrees awarded
White Female
9 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Union County Vocational Technical School is white male (21 degrees awarded). There were 2.33 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (9 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$470k

2022 Salaries

6.81%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Union County Vocational Technical School paid a median of $470k in salaries, a 6.81% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.86% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 9.76% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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