UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is a public two-year institution located in Cranford, New Jersey, in a large suburban setting. The college enrolls 10,973 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 39.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 35% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 65% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a diverse range of certificate programs in healthcare, engineering technology, and applied sciences. Programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Recording Arts Technology/Technician.

Located in Union County in northern New Jersey, UCNJ serves students in the greater Newark and New York City metropolitan corridor. Its strong allied health offerings — particularly in nursing, respiratory therapy, and emergency medical technology — address significant workforce demands in one of the nation's most densely populated healthcare markets.