Bergen Community College

Bergen Community College is a public two-year institution located in Paramus, New Jersey, in a large suburban area. The college enrolls 15,858 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 33.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 24% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 64% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a diverse portfolio of certificate programs across healthcare, technology, and media. Healthcare programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), and Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. Technology programs include Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Network and System Administration/Administrator, Computer Support Specialist, and Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster. Creative and design programs include Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Animation/Interactive Technology/Video Graphics and Special Effects, and Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. A Culinary Arts/Chef Training program is also offered.

Situated in Paramus in Bergen County, one of New Jersey's most populous counties adjacent to New York City, Bergen Community College serves a large suburban student base. Its extensive program offerings support workforce needs across healthcare, information technology, and media production sectors.