Is Essex County College worth it?
Essex County College is a public, two-year institution in Newark, New Jersey (large city). It awarded 1,139 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, health preparatory programs and business administration and management.
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Federal context for Essex County College
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Median earnings 1 year after
$30,419
Median earnings 4 years after
$48,042
Median earnings 10 years after
$37,230
Average net price
$4,436
Completion rate
20%
Completions (2024)
1,139
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,855
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Associate | $26,596 | $46,812 | 79 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $32,638 | $48,863 | 70 |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate | $22,053 | $44,106 | 54 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate | $23,768 | $37,715 | 43 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $54,592 | $61,635 | 30 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $25,792 | $37,177 | 29 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $70,500 | $105,634 | 28 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate | $29,026 | $56,282 | 24 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $31,908 | $44,621 | 21 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $62,448 | N/A | 19 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $37,740 | $68,134 | 17 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Programming | Associate | N/A | $48,758 | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 197 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | Associate | 181 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 115 |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate | 92 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Associate | 56 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 42 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer, General | Associate | 39 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 39 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Associate | 38 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 38 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 33% | 3,863 |
| Retail Trade | 11% | 1,297 |
| Educational Services | 11% | 1,231 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 8% | 963 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 5% | 611 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 581 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 572 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 526 |
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Sources: federal figures for Essex County College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Jersey. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page