Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Paramus, New Jersey, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Bergen Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 10,557 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $46,624 ten years after enrollment, which is 14% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 22.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $12,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.89x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,345 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Dental Support Services, and Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,624
Graduation Rate
22.2%
Median Debt
$12,000
Average Net Price
$10,345
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.25x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.89x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
10,557
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
64.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,913
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,294
Pell Grant Rate
34.8%
Federal Loan Rate
18.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$8,532
Income $30K–$48K
$8,768
Income $48K–$75K
$10,964
Income $110K+
$16,919
Student Demographics
Women
54.3%
White
24.2%
Black
7.4%
Hispanic
45.1%
Asian
8.5%
Two or More Races
1.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
48.9%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers, Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (31)
Associate (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $47,837 | 1,256 |
| Registered Nursing | $94,340 | 88 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $89,694 | 67 |
| Dental Support Services | $73,064 | 38 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $52,755 | 29 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 21 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 20 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 20 |
| Hospitality Management | $45,558 | 12 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 11 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 9 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 7 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 5 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 4 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $77,538 | 21 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Not reported | 5 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 4 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | Associate | 2 |
| Plant Sciences | Associate | 1 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Associate | 1 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Sports & Fitness | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Finance | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Hospitality Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Management Information Systems | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Agriculture Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Agriculture Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in New Jersey
- Lowest Debt Colleges in New Jersey
- Most Affordable Colleges in New Jersey
- Best ROI Colleges in New Jersey
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in New Jersey
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