Is Ocean County Vocational-Technical School worth it?
Ocean County Vocational-Technical School is a public, less-than-two-year institution in Toms River, New Jersey (large suburb). It awarded 243 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology, licensed practical nurse training and carpentry.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$29,975
Median earnings 4 years after
$42,510
Median earnings 10 years after
$47,122
Average net price
$10,828
Completion rate
65%
Completions (2024)
243
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
497
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $49,629 | $59,778 | 91 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $15,002 | $31,012 | 28 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $21,610 | N/A | 20 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,566 | $25,350 | 17 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $34,603 | $45,627 | 17 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Carpenters | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $26,841 | N/A |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 58 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 56 |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 21 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 21 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 14 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 12 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 12 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 11 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 9 |
| Electrician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 8 |
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Sources: federal figures for Ocean County Vocational-Technical School. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Jersey. Counts under 10 are not published.
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