Is Bergen Community College worth it?

Paramus, NJ · Public · 2-year

Bergen Community College is a public, two-year institution in Paramus, New Jersey (large suburb). It awarded 1,774 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing and veterinary health technology assistant.

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Federal context for Bergen Community College

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$32,872

Median earnings 4 years after

$51,761

Median earnings 10 years after

$46,624

Average net price

$10,345

Completion rate

21%

Completions (2024)

1,774

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

10,557

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$23,966$47,837619
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate$72,486$89,694111
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate$62,663$73,06448
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$76,147$94,34043
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$56,999$77,53842
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociate$41,150$52,75527
Hospitality Administration/ManagementAssociate$25,550$45,55822
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Plant SciencesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Area StudiesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Graphic CommunicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Graphic CommunicationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate1,322
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate102
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantAssociate47
Dental Hygiene/HygienistAssociate38
Commercial and Advertising ArtAssociate27
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistAssociate24
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsAssociate16
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistAssociate15
Surgical Technology/TechnologistCertificate 1-2 yrs14
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianAssociate14

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance30%5,684
Retail Trade15%2,778
Accommodation and Food Services8%1,524
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services8%1,523
Finance and Insurance6%1,080
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services5%976
Educational Services5%928
Wholesale Trade4%731

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Sources: federal figures for Bergen Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Jersey. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page