Essex County College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Essex County College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Newark, New Jersey.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $9,523 for New Jersey residents and $9,523 for other students on average. It offers 48 degree programs through 14 Certificate, 34 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 1 programs (1 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	303 University Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone	973-877-3000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$9,523 Out-of-State$9,523
Student Population »	7,026 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	20%
Transfer-out Rate	12%
Retention Rate	56% (Full-time) 39% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,945
Students to Faculty	26:1 (3.85%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,300

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $9,523 for New Jersey residents and $9,523 for out-of-state students at Essex County College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,609) over public community colleges in New Jersey.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Essex County College. Then, we compare its costs to New Jersey community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	New Jersey Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$9,523	$9,523
Books & Supplies	$2,400
Off-Campus Living Costs	$11,943
Average Financial Aid	$5,945
Cost of Attendance	$23,866	$23,866
After Financial Aid	$17,921	$17,921
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,300

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	New Jersey Residents	Out-of-State Students
Essex County College	$9,523	$9,523
Public Community Colleges in New Jersey	$7,618	$8,609
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$5,207	$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Essex County College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 1 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 1 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	1	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	14	34	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Natural Resources and Conservation

what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Environmental Science	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/Programmer	NOT OFFERED	30 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/Administrator	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Educational/Instructional Technology	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	NOT OFFERED	38 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering	NOT OFFERED	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	182 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biology/Biological Sciences	NOT OFFERED	42 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mathematics and Statistics

what is Mathematics and Statistics program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Mathematics	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Physical Sciences

what is Physical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Chemistry	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	50 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Social Work	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Social Sciences

what is Social Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Social Sciences	NOT OFFERED	81 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Art/Art Studies	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Music	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	23 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)	NOT OFFERED	202 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	35 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	131 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	29 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Finance	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 7,026 students at Essex County College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,373 male students and 3,656 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	6,029	2,722	3,307
Male Students	2,373	1,088	1,285
Female Students	3,656	1,634	2,022

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Essex County College, there are 6,466 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,275 students were attending classes through distance learning (277 students are enrolled exclusively and 998 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	6,466
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	277
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	998
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	5,191