Building a prosperous and future-ready New Jersey calls for a relentless focus on helping more New Jerseyans achieve postsecondary degrees and credentials that lead to genuine economic mobility and opportunity. New Jersey’s community colleges offer a unique value proposition to address these needs, based on access, quality, affordability, and innovation, and we stand ready to work with all partners for the benefit of our state.
February 26, 2026 | News Story
New Study Quantifies “Substantial Economic Impact” of New Jersey’s Community Colleges
According to a new independent economic impact analysis, New Jersey’s 18 community colleges add $12.8 billion to the state’s economy annually—a value roughly equal to 1.6 percent of the total gross state product.
