Garden State Science and Technology Institute
Garden State Science and Technology Institute is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Jersey City, NJ. It offers 2 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (6/7/2014 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Garden State Science and Technology Institute is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2025 tuition and fees is $15,471. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant programs ($16,239). The length of the program is 900 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 9 months.
The following table shows the 2 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Garden State Science and Technology Institute.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $15,471 | $625 | 900 Hours | 9 Months | $16,239 |
| 2 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $11,901 | $750 | 700 Hours | 7 Months | $12,154 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 917 students attended Garden State Science and Technology Institute in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 8 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 3 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 30 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 27 (full-time) and 10 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Garden State Science and Technology Institute is 33% and the retention rate is 64% at the school.
| Student Population | 917 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 33% |
| Number of Faculty | 11 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Garden State Science and Technology Institute is $15,471
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
78% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,814 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $15,471 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $625 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $11,142 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $10,287 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,814 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Garden State Science and Technology Institute offers 2 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 188 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 183 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 188 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Garden State Science and Technology Institute are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 188 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 5 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 183 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 5 |
| Total | 5 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 183 completers |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 183 |
| Total | 183 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 917 students have enrolled into Garden State Science and Technology Institute. By gender, 33 male and 884 female students are attending the school.
There are 26 White (2.84%), 598 Black/African American (65.21%), 241 Hispanic (26.28%), 5 Asian (0.55%), and 287 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 917 | 33 | 884 |
| American Indian/Native American | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Asian | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Black/African American | 598 | 19 | 579 |
| Hispanic | 241 | 12 | 229 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Two More | 24 | 1 | 23 |
| Un-Known | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 591 Summit Avenue, Suite 705, Jersey City, NJ
- 201-963-1500
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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