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Essex County College
Newark, NJPublicCity Setting
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Overview & Identity
Essex County College is a public institution located in the city setting of Newark, NJ. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.9K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences27% of degrees
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,634
Earnings 5yr: $98,404
Debt: $20,430
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,134
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,635
Earnings 5yr: $61,219
Debt: $25,125
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,282
Earnings 5yr: $44,577
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,863
Earnings 5yr: $52,619
Debt: $6,625
Computer Programming.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,758
Earnings 5yr: $68,836
Debt: N/A
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,812
Earnings 5yr: $44,612
Debt: $9,499
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,621
Earnings 5yr: $44,582
Debt: N/A
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,106
Earnings 5yr: $36,237
Debt: $5,851
Social Work.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,064
Earnings 5yr: $34,725
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,715
Earnings 5yr: $33,841
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,177
Earnings 5yr: $32,934
Debt: $7,302
Biology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $34,961
Earnings 5yr: $42,017
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $72,634
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$4,436
In-State Tuition$5,415
Out-of-State Tuition$9,523
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
47%
Pell Grants
0%
Take Loans
N/A
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$30,298
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$37,230
Completion Signals
20%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
56%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
40%
Men60%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
57%
Part-Time Share
48%
Avg Family Income
$19,401
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