Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Passaic County Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (23 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic County Community College | $75,471* | $80,375 | — | — |
| Hudson County Community College | $92,941* | $87,803 | $21,000 | 0.23 |
| Eastern International College-Jersey City | $90,216* | $92,149 | $32,756 | 0.36 |
| Ocean County College | $82,925* | $73,281 | $22,418 | 0.27 |
| UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey | $82,581* | $89,387 | $30,195 | 0.37 |
| Raritan Valley Community College | $82,020* | $81,224 | $19,145 | 0.23 |
| National Median | $68,409* | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in New Jersey
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson County Community College Jersey City | $5,020 | $92,941 | $21,000 |
| Eastern International College-Jersey City Jersey City | $18,947 | $90,216 | $32,756 |
| Ocean County College Toms River | $4,690 | $82,925 | $22,418 |
| UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey Cranford | $5,280 | $82,581 | $30,195 |
| Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg | $5,520 | $82,020 | $19,145 |
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 Passaic County Community College, approximately 53% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 18 similar programs in NJ. Actual outcomes may vary.