Colleges in South Plainfield, New Jersey
2 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 2 colleges and universities in South Plainfield, New Jersey (2 Private for-profit). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.
Across all 2 institutions, the median net price after grants and scholarships works out to about $37,091 per year, the median 6-year graduation rate is 85.6%.
The median net price in South Plainfield runs about $18,918 higher than the New Jersey statewide median of $18,173.
Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in South Plainfield, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
$37,091
After aid
Median grad rate
85.6%
6-year
Median admission rate
Not available
Median enrollment
312
Undergrad
All colleges in South Plainfield
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield South Plainfield, NJ | NJ | Private for-profit, 2-year | $31,575 | 77.2% | Not available | 335 | Partial | |
| Innovate Salon Academy South Plainfield, NJ | NJ | Private for-profit, <2-year | $42,607 | 94.0% | Not available | 288 | Partial |
Top programs in South Plainfield
Most-completed programs across South Plainfield colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Personal services46.2% of degrees
- Precision production29.2% of degrees
- Mechanic & repair24.6% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in South Plainfield
Q.How many colleges are in South Plainfield, New Jersey?
There are 2 colleges and universities in South Plainfield, New Jersey that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 2 Private for-profit.
Q.What is the largest college in South Plainfield?
By undergraduate enrollment, Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is the largest institution in South Plainfield with roughly 335 undergraduates.
Q.What is the cheapest college in South Plainfield?
Based on average net price after aid, Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is the most affordable institution in South Plainfield at $31,575 per year.
Q.Which South Plainfield college has the highest graduation rate?
Innovate Salon Academy reports the highest 6-year graduation rate among South Plainfield institutions at 94.0%.
Q.What is the average tuition in South Plainfield?
The median net price across all 2 colleges in South Plainfield is $37,091 per year after grants and scholarships.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in South Plainfield?
Across South Plainfield colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Personal services, Precision production, Mechanic & repair.
Q.Are there community colleges in South Plainfield?
South Plainfield does not have public 2-year community colleges in the federal dataset; nearby cities in New Jersey may offer additional options.
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Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in South Plainfield that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.