Passaic County Community College (PCCC)
Public two-year college in Paterson, NJ that costs an average of $2,835 a year after financial aid and graduates 17% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$2,835
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
17%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$42,497
PublicLarge suburb4,260 undergraduates
Cost of PCCC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $11,520 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,660 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $11,220 |
| Books and supplies | $1,214 |
| Average net price after aid | $2,835 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $2,019 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $2,528 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $4,024 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $6,164 |
| $110,001+ | $11,253 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with PCCC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 17% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 60% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $37,728 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $42,497 |
| Rank in New Jersey (earnings) | 22nd of 24 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $7,750 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $88 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 57% |
| Students with federal loans | 9.5% |
Majors and programs at PCCC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (33)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 15 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 1 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 39 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 7 | — | — |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 17 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 213 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 27 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 4 | — | — |
| Education | 140 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 20 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 2 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 16 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 37 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 34 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 13 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (33)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 101 | $98,683 | $8,375 |
| Business/Commerce | 150 | $42,608 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 432 | $30,487 | $6,656 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 10 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 22 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 1 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 95 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 73 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 21 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
| Engineering Science | 21 | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 17 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 15 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 10 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 31 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 4 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 8 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 4 | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 3 | — | — |
| Public Health | 7 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 59 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 35 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in New Jersey
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus | Sewell | $14,240 | — | $47,364 |
| Atlantic Cape Community College | Mays Landing | $11,791 | — | $41,861 |
| County College of Morris | Randolph | $10,845 | — | $56,266 |
| Mercer County Community College | West Windsor | $7,132 | — | $46,960 |
| Raritan Valley Community College | Branchburg | $4,662 | — | $54,444 |
| Ocean County College | Toms River | $17,153 | — | $49,461 |
| Essex County College | Newark | $6,242 | — | $43,365 |
| Rowan College at Burlington County | Mount Laurel | $7,766 | — | $48,107 |
About PCCC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Paterson, NJ |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 4,260 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | web.pccc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does PCCC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $11,520 a year (tuition and fees: $6,660 in-state, $11,220 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $2,835 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $2,019.
How much do PCCC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $42,497 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 22nd of 24 similar colleges in New Jersey.
What is PCCC's graduation rate?
17% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 60% of first-year students return for a second year.