Passaic County Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. 61% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Passaic County Community College is a public institution located in Paterson, New Jersey with approximately 4,260 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,761 per year. Typical graduates earn $32,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Passaic County Community College (PCCC) is a public community college in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States.
The numbers tell a reasonably encouraging story here — at just $7,857/year after aid and a median debt of only $5,500 at graduation, this is one of the more affordable starting points in New Jersey. That said, median earnings of $32,200 a decade after enrollment are modest, so students should have a clear transfer plan to a four-year school or a targeted career path in mind, rather than treating the degree as a standalone credential. Worth considering if cost is a real barrier and you're disciplined about using it as a stepping stone.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,260 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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