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Bergen Community College
Paramus, New Jersey · Public community college
Address: 400 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652 · Phone: (201) 447-7200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Aug 2025 · Probation · Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology; Dec 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation. 4 sanction actions in the window.
Bergen Community College is a public trade and career school in Paramus, NJ, offering radiology, dental hygiene, and surgical technology programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Bergen Community College has a 20.7% completion rate, below the New Jersey state average of 61.9%; graduates carry a median debt of $12,000 and earn a median of $46,624 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Bergen Community College; federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 34.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $71,770 | $95,000 | $103,510 |
| Dental hygienists | $94,260 | $107,040 | $115,470 |
| Surgical technologists | $48,270 | $77,200 | $85,700 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $43,290 | $59,440 | $71,060 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $45,550 | $53,610 | $60,900 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $49,200 | $74,280 | $82,200 |
| Machinists | $46,170 | $63,190 | $79,330 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Jersey (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 38 | $57,621 | $56,544 | $17,183 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 27 | $60,672 | $57,995 | $16,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 14 | $60,672 | $57,995 | $16,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | $9,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | $9,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 4 | $60,672 | $57,995 | $16,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Bergen Community College is a public, Title IV-eligible community college in Paramus, New Jersey, serving a large suburban area. The campus holds accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, along with program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Its most-awarded trade programs are radiology and sonography (49 completions), dental hygiene (38 completions), and surgical technology (13 completions), among 10 program families that also include welding, EMT training, culinary arts, and CNC machining.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 20.7%, below the New Jersey state average of 61.9%. Graduates carry a median debt of $12,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,624. About 34.8% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 10,557 undergraduates enrolled and 113 trade program completers reported, Bergen serves a large, mixed student population spanning both short career-training programs and longer associate-degree tracks in fields like dental hygiene and radiologic technology. Whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on the specific program length and clinical requirements, which are not detailed here; prospective students should confirm program-specific timelines directly with the school. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, check the listed accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Bergen Community College's most-awarded trade programs are radiology and sonography, dental hygiene, and surgical technology. The campus offers 10 program families total, including welding, EMT training, culinary arts, and CNC machining.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Bergen Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education for institutional accreditation. It also holds program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Bergen Community College participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 34.8% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 20.7%, which is below the New Jersey state average of 61.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $12,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates are $46,624 ten years after entry, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (201) 447-7200 or visit https://www.bergen.edu/ for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Bergen Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-level funding, though specific cost details are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly to confirm timelines for specific programs like dental hygiene or radiologic technology.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the program-specific accreditors listed, and review outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?183743.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or formats needed to assess fit for adult career-changers. Contact the school directly to discuss program options and scheduling for working adults.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data. Contact the school or check with state licensing boards for programs like dental hygiene or radiologic technology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Bergen Community College at (201) 447-7200 or visit https://www.bergen.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not included here. Use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?183743 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.