Location: Paramus, NJ•In-State Tuition: $4,757•Out-of-State Tuition: $9,005
Median Earnings (1yr)
$56,999
73rd percentile
60th percentile in New Jersey
Median Debt
$12,689
10% below national median
D/E Ratio: 0.22 ManageableSample: 42 graduates

Analysis

Bergen Community College delivers solid outcomes in allied health training while keeping debt remarkably low. First-year earnings of $57,000 rank in the 73rd percentile nationally and outpace New Jersey's median by roughly $5,700. More importantly, graduates carry just $12,689 in debt—about 40% less than the typical New Jersey program in this field. That translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.22, meaning graduates earn their entire debt load back in roughly three months of work.

The numbers look especially favorable when you compare Bergen to other New Jersey options. While the earnings trail American Institute's Clifton location by a few thousand dollars, Bergen's debt burden is dramatically lower, making the financial recovery period much shorter. For a community college certificate program serving a significant population of Pell grant recipients, these outcomes suggest the program successfully connects students to real healthcare employment without requiring substantial borrowing.

The calculus here is straightforward: your child can enter allied health work earning above-average wages while managing debt that's genuinely manageable on a healthcare worker's salary. That combination—competitive earnings with minimal financial burden—makes this a practical pathway into a stable field.

Where Bergen Community College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions certificate's programs nationally

Bergen Community CollegeOther allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Bergen Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Bergen Community College earns $57k — 73th percentile among allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions certificate programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (19 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Bergen Community CollegeParamus$4,757$56,999—$12,6890.22
American Institute of Medical Sciences & EducationPiscataway—$53,576$51,382$20,2990.38
American Institute-CliftonCLIFTON—$51,318$55,956$42,8490.83
American Institute-Toms RiverToms River—$51,318$55,956$42,8490.83
MCI Institute of NJOcean—$49,172—$18,2850.37
Healthcare Training InstituteUnion—$37,085$36,446$20,3120.55
National Median—$45,746—$14,1670.31

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions graduates

Medical Dosimetrists

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.

$138,110/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Physician Assistants

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Anesthesiologist Assistants

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Nuclear Technicians

Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiation Therapists

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

$101,990/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

$97,020/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

$89,340/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Respiratory Therapists

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

$80,450/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Bergen Community College, approximately 34% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 42 graduates with reported earnings and 38 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.