Ocean County Vocational-Technical School (OCVTS)
Public certificate school in Toms River, NJ that costs an average of $10,175 a year after financial aid and graduates 73% of full-time students.
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Cost of OCVTS
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $17,513 |
|---|---|
| Average net price after aid | $10,175 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $9,745 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,906 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $8,553 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $10,991 |
| $110,001+ | $16,294 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with OCVTS's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 73% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 74% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $44,779 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,059 |
| Rank in New Jersey (earnings) | 20th of 48 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $7,900 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $90 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 31% |
| Students with federal loans | 14% |
Majors and programs at OCVTS
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (21)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 107 | $50,869 | $9,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 57 | $29,541 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 119 | $24,166 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 22 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 36 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 10 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 29 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 9 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 12 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 19 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 78 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 6 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 25 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 3 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 5 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 7 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 3 | — | — |
| Woodworking | 3 | — | — |
Similar colleges in New Jersey
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis Institute-Wayne | Wayne | $21,062 | — | $42,518 |
| American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education | Piscataway | $30,766 | — | $57,695 |
| Parisian Beauty School | Hackensack | $16,826 | — | $33,271 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin | Iselin | $37,341 | — | $40,974 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Teterboro | Hasbrouck Heights | $24,303 | — | $77,996 |
| Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology | Wayne | $26,264 | — | $31,278 |
| Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness | Voorhees | $16,939 | — | $38,657 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus | Paramus | $36,220 | — | $40,974 |
About OCVTS
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Toms River, NJ |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 497 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 24 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Secondary Education |
| Website | ocvts.org ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does OCVTS cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $17,513 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,175 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,745.
How much do OCVTS graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $46,059 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 20th of 48 similar colleges in New Jersey.
What is OCVTS's graduation rate?
73% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 74% of first-year students return for a second year.