Newark, NJ · Public

Essex County College

About this college

Essex County College is a public institution in Newark, NJ. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.

Who it serves

Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.

Programs with graduate earnings 8 Certificate and associate pathways shown below
Average net price / year $4,436 Use the family-income table below for a more relevant estimate
Program value Rated by program Compare earnings with estimated total cost
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Programs & graduate outcomes

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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Outstanding Value 7.5× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $66,893
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $98,404
Est. total cost $8,872 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $62,448
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Outstanding Value 5.9× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $52,047
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $61,219
Est. total cost $8,872 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 4.0× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $35,192
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $52,619
Est. total cost $8,872 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Low Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High

Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 3.8× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $33,512
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $8,872 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 3.1× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $27,226
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $44,612
Est. total cost $8,872 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job N/A
Work characteristics Remote potential: Low

Accounting and Related Services.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 3.0× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $26,373
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $44,577
Est. total cost $8,872 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 2.9× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $25,886
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $44,582
Est. total cost $8,872 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Low
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Moderate Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
Affordability

What does this cost for a family like mine?

Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0–$30,000$3,792
$30,001–$48,000$4,562
$48,001–$75,000$6,135
$75,001–$110,000$7,345
$110,001+$9,647

How the fit ratings work

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