Here is an overview of this program at PCCC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels. At its best it places at #16 out of 22 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates PCCC among the top schools in the country for liberal arts general studies, ranked #936 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 936 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in New Jersey | 26 of 31 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 136 of 183 |
The following degree levels are available for liberal arts general studies at PCCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 222 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Passaic County Community College handed out 222 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
PCCC ranks competitively among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #16 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,260 | $9,900 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at PCCC were Hispanic or Latino. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Passaic County Community College with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 111 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 20 |
PCCC awarded 222 associate’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Passaic County Community College conferred 1 undergraduate certificate degree in liberal arts general studies.
PCCC has not been ranked for liberal arts general studies at the undergraduate certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in liberal arts general studies from PCCC identified as women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies undergraduate certificate degree graduates at PCCC are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Passaic County Community College with a undergraduate certificate in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
PCCC granted 1 undergraduate certificate degree in general studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).
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