Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, New Jersey · Public · 6,626 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical New Jersey high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 40 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,864 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,634 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,858 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,396 |
| $110k and up | $15,348 |
| All families (average) | $7,307 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $39,675 | +$2,699 | clears the bar | $8,096 | 3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $50,114 | +$13,138 | clears the bar | $7,929 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $82,897 | +$45,921 | clears the bar | $18,325 | 0.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $53,471 | +$16,495 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $43,419 | +$6,443 | clears the bar | $5,750 | 0.9 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $59,480 | +$22,504 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $38,349 | +$1,373 | clears the bar | $11,500 | 8.4 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $44,758 | +$7,782 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $52,195 | +$15,219 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering Science | Associate's Degree | $69,966 | +$32,990 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Associate's Degree | $31,361 | -$5,615 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $64,320 | +$27,344 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $61,392 | +$24,416 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 56% of students receive Pell grants · 26% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.