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Union County Vocational Technical School is located in a large suburb, in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Union County Vocational Technical School top out at the Certificate.
Students at the school often study cooking and culinary arts and construction trades.
Union County Vocational Technical School maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Union County Vocational Technical School offers classes to 289 students (184 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Union Count Vocational-Technical School District is dedicated to advancing the learning and well being of all students. A quality learning experience is provided that fosters democratic values, risk taking and a love of learning. We are committed to developing student's career, decision-making and employability skills. Equal treatment, fairness and respect for diversity are taught and modeled by all. Our faculty guides students to understand the competing demands and resposibilities that are part of the world of work and to embrace a practice of life-long learning."
More complete details are provided below.
Union County Vocational Technical School
1776 Raritan Rd
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
General Phone: (908) 889-8288
http://www.ucvts.tec.nj.us
Union County Vocational Technical School awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 43 | property management, carpentry, electrician |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 21 | cosmetology |
| Mechanics And Repair | 19 | HVAC, autobody repair |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 14 | chef training |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | applied horticulture |
| Media | 0 | printing equipment operation |
| Business And Management | 0 | special products marketing |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | drafting, electronics tech, automotive tech |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | child care management |
Number of programs and degrees for Union County Vocational Technical School in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 97 | 14 |
In 2005, Union County Vocational Technical School had a total enrollment of 289 students (184 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 34% |
| Black | 35% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Other Races | 10% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
| Part-Time | 80 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 92% |
| Transfer Out | 2% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Scotch Plains, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 150 |
Financial Aid:
Union County Vocational Technical School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2232500)
Union County Vocational Technical School has a tenure system for faculty.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Special Products Marketing Operations
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Union County Vocational Technical School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching
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