Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey

Computer and Information Sciences associates's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (17 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Middlesex College$55,279
Brookdale Community College$31,827$60,992$11,2860.35
Passaic County Community College$31,346$34,678$13,5750.43
Hudson County Community College$25,735$16,6970.65
UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey$18,160$46,806$11,0000.61
National Median$35,760$14,9320.42

Other Computer and Information Sciences Programs in New Jersey

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft
$5,921$31,827$11,286
Passaic County Community College
Paterson
$5,580$31,346$13,575
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City
$5,020$25,735$16,697
UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey
Cranford
$5,280$18,160$11,000

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 Middlesex College, approximately 35% 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.