Essex County College
Newark, NJ · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Newark, New Jersey, Essex County College is a public institution, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 5,855 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,230 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 20.3%. The average net price after financial aid is $4,436 per year. The most popular programs include Health Services Administration & Management, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Social Sciences, and Criminal Justice & Corrections.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,230
Graduation Rate
20.3%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$4,436
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.2x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
5,855
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
55.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,415
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,523
Pell Grant Rate
46.9%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,792
Income $30K–$48K
$4,562
Income $48K–$75K
$6,135
Income $110K+
$9,647
Student Demographics
Women
57.6%
White
5.9%
Black
45.2%
Hispanic
27.6%
Asian
2.3%
Two or More Races
1.3%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (38)
Associate (25)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration & Management | $46,812 | 202 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $37,177 | 182 |
| Business Administration & Management | $48,863 | 140 |
| Social Sciences | $44,106 | 81 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $44,621 | 50 |
| Biology | $34,961 | 42 |
| Teacher Education | $37,715 | 38 |
| Registered Nursing | $105,634 | 35 |
| Computer Programming | $48,758 | 30 |
| Accounting | $56,282 | 29 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $61,635 | 23 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 21 |
| Social Work | $40,064 | 21 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 20 |
| Finance | Not reported | 19 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 11 |
| Educational Assessment | Not reported | 10 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 10 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support | $68,134 | 10 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Not reported | 26 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 11 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 3 |
Show 10 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Associate | 2 |
| Chemistry | Associate | 2 |
| Music | Associate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Associate | 1 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Fine Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Biology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Social Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Associate's Public Administration Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Education Programs
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