Business/Commerce, General

Associate's degree · Passaic County Community College · Paterson, NJ

CIP 52.01

$35,905Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,807Median earnings 4 years after
$55,655Median earnings 5 years after
$3,800Median federal debt
69Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at Passaic County Community College earn a median of $35,905 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,927 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,112–$69,450). Median debt is $3,800, about 11% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business/Commerce, General (Associate's degree) at other New Jersey schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Strayer University-New Jersey
Piscataway
$44,154$32,140
Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg
$38,387$9,653
UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey
Cranford
$27,225$9,229

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from Passaic County Community College make?

The median salary is $35,905 one year after graduation and $55,655 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $3,800.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.