Is Passaic County Community College worth it?

Paterson, NJ · Public · 2-year

Passaic County Community College is a public, two-year institution in Paterson, New Jersey (large suburb). It awarded 879 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, criminal justice and business.

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Federal context for Passaic County Community College

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

Median earnings 1 year after

$26,354

Median earnings 4 years after

$47,350

Median earnings 10 years after

$36,972

Average net price

$7,761

Completion rate

19%

Completions (2024)

879

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

4,260

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$25,017$41,31582
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate$35,905$57,80731
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate$23,559$38,55420
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate$31,346$66,37517
Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Graphic CommunicationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Education, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsUndergraduate certificateN/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 StudiesAssociate222
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate81
Education, GeneralCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr76
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate55
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceAssociate48
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr45
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceCertificate 1-2 yrs42
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate37
Social WorkAssociate23
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr17

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

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance32%2,893
Retail Trade14%1,251
Educational Services9%815
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services6%572
Public Administration6%571
Finance and Insurance5%454
Accommodation and Food Services5%449
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services4%384

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Sources: federal figures for Passaic County 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