Ocean County Vocational-Technical School

Ocean County Vocational-Technical School is a public institution located in Toms River, NJ, in a large suburban setting. Classified as a less-than-two-year school, it provides a wide array of vocational certificate programs. The school enrolls 467 students (IPEDS 2023) and reports a completion rate of 71% (IPEDS 2023) with a retention rate of 74% (IPEDS 2023). It holds a quality score of 60.17 out of 100.

The school offers 18 certificate programs covering construction trades, automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, and more. Construction and trade programs include Electrician, Plumbing Technology, Carpentry, HVAC Maintenance Technology, Welding Technology, Cabinetmaking and Millwork, and Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation. Automotive programs cover Automobile Mechanics, Autobody/Collision Repair, and Diesel Mechanics, plus Marine Maintenance and Ship Repair. Healthcare offerings include Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Nursing Assistant/Aide. The school also provides programs in Cosmetology, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and Computer Installation and Repair Technology.

Toms River is located on the Jersey Shore in Ocean County, serving a large suburban population in central New Jersey. As a public vocational-technical school, it provides affordable workforce training with one of the most diverse program catalogs in the region, preparing students for careers across numerous in-demand fields.