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Community Colleges & Trade Schools in New Jersey

88 community colleges and trade schools in 36 cities and 19 counties · Data as of 10/15/2026

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Community colleges and trade schools in New Jersey at a glance

  • There are 88 community colleges and trade schools in New Jersey, or roughly one for every 106,180 people.
  • That is close to the national rate of 9.5 per 1 million.
  • By count, it is 10th in the country.
  • The most common type is Trade and Career School (64, 73%), followed by Community College (19) and For-Profit College (4).
  • The largest concentrations are in Jersey City (3), Toms River (3) and Cherry Hill Mall (2).

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Frequently asked questions

How many community colleges and trade schools are in New Jersey?
There are 88 community colleges and trade schools in New Jersey in our data as of 10/15/2026.
Which New Jersey cities have the most community colleges and trade schools?
Jersey City (3), Toms River (3), Cherry Hill Mall (2), East Orange (2), Echelon (2).