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Passaic County Community College
Paterson, New Jersey · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: One College Blvd, Paterson, NJ 07505 · Phone: (973) 684-6800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Passaic County Community College is a public trade school in Paterson, NJ offering culinary, medical assistant, and radiology programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Passaic County Community College has a 19.2% completion rate, below the state average of 61.9%, with median graduate debt of $7,536 and median earnings of $36,972 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Passaic County Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 61.1% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $49,200 | $74,280 | $82,200 |
| Medical assistants | $37,010 | $47,210 | $49,920 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $71,770 | $95,000 | $103,510 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | 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
Passaic County Community College is a public trade and career school in Paterson, New Jersey. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to pay for programs. The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-level accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Among its 8 recorded trade program families, the most-awarded are culinary & pastry programs, medical assistant programs, and radiology & sonography programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 19.2%, which is below the New Jersey state average of 61.9%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,536, and median earnings ten years after entry are $36,972. Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 61.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income enrollment.
This campus, located in a large suburb, offers a mix of shorter certificate-style programs (such as culinary and medical assistant training) and longer, more technical fields like radiology. The wide range of program lengths may suit both new students and adult career changers, though specific schedule details are not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and confirm program details with the school before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Passaic County Community College offers 8 trade program families, most notably culinary & pastry programs, medical assistant programs, and radiology & sonography programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes. It holds regional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, plus program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 19.2%, 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 $7,536, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $36,972.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents and public accountability, though actual costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school at (973) 684-6800 or visit its website for program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status and review federal outcome data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?186034.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers programs ranging from culinary and medical assisting to radiology, suggesting options at varying levels of technical depth, though fit for adult learners specifically is not detailed in the data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to ask about certification or licensure tied to specific programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Passaic County Community College at (973) 684-6800 or through its website, https://web.pccc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported here; check the College Scorecard link for side-by-side outcome comparisons.
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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.