Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ · Associate's Degree · about 1,256 graduates a year
Bergen Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bergen Community College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 171 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $47,952 | $48,768 | #190 | $34,405 |
| 172 | Northwest Indian College Bellingham, WA | $47,925 | $44,081 | #459 | — |
| 173 | Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX | $47,859 | $48,659 | #194 | $27,180 |
| 174 | Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ | $47,837 | $41,986 | #619 | $23,966 |
| 175 | Northern Wyoming Community College District Sheridan, WY | $47,834 | $49,854 | #143 | $38,308 |
| 176 | Spokane Community College Spokane, WA | $47,819 | $43,983 | #466 | $34,583 |
| 177 | Florida SouthWestern State College Fort Myers, FL | $47,776 | $50,851 | #108 | $27,740 |
Other Majors at Bergen Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,340 | $76,147 | #134 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $89,694 | $72,486 | #24 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $73,064 | $62,663 | #57 of 237 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $52,755 | $41,150 | #7 of 124 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $45,558 | $25,550 | #9 of 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bergen Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,966 one year after graduating and $47,837 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bergen Community College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Bergen Community College ranks #174 by median pay four years after graduation, and #619 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Bergen Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.