Passaic County Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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4,260
students enrolled
875
degrees and certificates a year
19%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$7,761
average net price a year
Tuition $7,500 in state, $9,600 out of state
$31,276
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$36,972
median earnings, 10 years after entry
79% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 24% | 211 |
| Security & protective services | 21% | 179 |
| Health professions | 14% | 119 |
| Education | 10% | 90 |
| Business & management | 9% | 77 |
AI and data programs
Passaic County Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Passaic County Community College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Passaic County, where the college is.
205
open professional jobs
22
entry level
2 say no experience is needed
3%
ask for AI skills
7 jobs
5.5%
unemployment in Passaic County
2026-08 · down 1.3 points from a year earlier
$87,137
median household income
Passaic County
36%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.5% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in security & protective services, health professions, education, which lead to security (4 open), clinical (7 open), academic (1 open), programs (7 open).
Hiring most: BAE Systems (46), L3HARRIS Technologies (25), State Street Bank (6), Harris Health Strategic Fund (5), Sofie (4), Innovasolutions (3), Leap Brands (3), Quest Diagnostics (3).
What they hire for: Engineering (82), Operations (21), Finance (18), Sales (10), Data & Analytics (8), Marketing (8). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Passaic County Workforce Development Board.
- Passaic County One Stop Career CenterPassaic · 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday
- Passaic County One Stop Career CenterPaterson · 973-742-9226 · 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Passaic County Community College?
- Passaic County Community College enrolls about 4,260 students and is a public 2-year institution in Paterson, New Jersey. It awards about 875 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Passaic County Community College?
- 19% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Passaic County Community College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $31,276 six years after entry and $36,972 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Passaic County Community College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Passaic County Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Passaic County Community College?
- 205 open professional jobs are listed in Passaic County, 22 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. BAE Systems has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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