Passaic County Community College
Paterson, New Jersey · Public · 4,260 undergraduates
All 7 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical New Jersey high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 55 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,686 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,088 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,694 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,237 |
| $110k and up | $12,816 |
| All families (average) | $7,761 |
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 | $41,315 | +$4,339 | clears the bar | $9,992 | 2.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,554 | +$1,578 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $57,807 | +$20,831 | clears the bar | $3,800 | 0.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $112,489 | +$75,513 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $66,375 | +$29,399 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Associate's Degree | $39,907 | +$2,931 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,203 | +$227 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 61% of students receive Pell grants · 19% 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.