Average

Score: 52/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

16/100 · earnings-weighted

Passaic County Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Paterson, New Jersey 07505

🌐 https://web.pccc.edu/

Passaic County Community College — tuition $7,500 in-state, $9,600 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 15%

Outcomes

39/100

Affordability

82/100

Resources

65/100

Experience

47/100

Prestige

28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,165

Total Enrollment

15%

Graduation Rate

66%

Retention Rate

16.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$7,910

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Passaic County Community College ▼

41% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (07505) has no residential market, so these figures average 12 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (07501, 07522, 07524, 07502, 07514, 07513…).

Avg Home Value

$579,320

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,161

1-Year Change

+6.0%

See full rental market data for 07501 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Passaic County Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$36,972

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$31,276

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$7,536

Median debt at graduation

19.3%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

61.1%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 20% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 5th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NJ wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Passaic County Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	—	$112,489	+39%	#54 of 962	#87	—
Computer and Information Sciences	$31,346	$66,375	+22%	#22 of 122	#52	—
Business/Commerce	$35,905	$57,807	+16%	#75 of 205	#103	$3,800
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$25,017	$41,315	-6%	#590 of 947	#860	$9,992
Social Work	—	$39,907	+1%	#22 of 36	#32	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 07522 (3.6% cap, Paterson)

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🏆 Where Passaic County Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#12

Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

of 15 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$7,500	$9,600

Financial Aid

89%

Receive Any Aid

65%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$7,910

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$7,164
$30,001 - $48,000	$7,829
$48,001 - $75,000	$9,716
$75,001 - $110,000	$10,678
$110,001+	$9,274

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 222 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 90 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 81 grads/yr Education, General 76 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 56 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 45 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 37 grads/yr Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 37 grads/yr Social Work 34 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 22 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 20 grads/yr Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 16 grads/yr Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician 15 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 15 grads/yr Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 13 grads/yr Fine/Studio Arts, General 12 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 11 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 10 grads/yr Engineering Science 8 grads/yr Homeland Security 8 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Passaic County Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Detectives and criminal investigators

$94k/yr 117,900 jobs

Police and sheriff's patrol officers

$76k/yr 698,800 jobs

Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary

$71k/yr 16,200 jobs

Bailiffs

$57k/yr 19,000 jobs

Private detectives and investigators

$52k/yr 43,600 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Student Demographics

5,165

Total Students

61%

Women

63%

Traditional Age (18-24)

41%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 15%

Hispanic 63%

Black 10%

Asian 6%

Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 41%

With Family 59%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,107 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 60%

Hybrid (Some Online) 31%

Fully Online 8%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 63%

25-64 (Adult) 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Passaic County Community College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Passaic County Community College?

Tuition at Passaic County Community College is $7,500 for in-state students and $9,600 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,910.

What is the graduation rate at Passaic County Community College?

The graduation rate at Passaic County Community College is 15%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Passaic County Community College a good school?

Passaic County Community College has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Passaic County Community College?

Passaic County Community College has a total enrollment of 5,165 students.

Is there rental demand near Passaic County Community College?

Yes! Approximately 41% of students at Passaic County Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,107 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Paterson area.

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