Degree Programs Overview
As of 2026, Essex County College offers 65 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs. Of that, 1 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
A total of 1,071 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Essex. 75 students completed certificate programs and 996 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Essex. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers |
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| Total | Men | Women |
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| Associate's | 37 | 1 | 996 |
371 | 625 |
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| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 16 | NOT OFFERED | 10 |
6 | 4 |
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| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 12 | NOT OFFERED | 65 |
23 | 42 |
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Popular Programs with Most Completers
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Essex County College.
At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 195 and the Business Administration and Management Associate program has the second most completers of 132 students.
Popular 2-Years Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other) | 32 | 14 | 18 |
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| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 31 | 8 | 23 |
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| English Language and Literature/Letters (other) | 1 | - | 1 |
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| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 1 | 1 | - |
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Popular Associate Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 195 | 78 | 117 |
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| Business Administration and Management | 132 | 62 | 70 |
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| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other) | 123 | 23 | 100 |
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| Social Sciences | 81 | 12 | 69 |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 54 | 9 | 45 |
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| Accounting | 40 | 14 | 26 |
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| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 40 | 29 | 11 |
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| Computer Programming/Programmer | 35 | 24 | 11 |
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| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 34 | 1 | 33 |
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| Finance | 30 | 16 | 14 |
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Popular 1-Year Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 6 | 5 | 1 |
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| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 2 | - | 2 |
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| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 1 | 1 | - |
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| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 1 | - | 1 |
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Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Environmental Science | NOT OFFERED |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Computer Programming/Programmer | NOT OFFERED |
35 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 1 |
40 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Educational/Instructional Technology | NOT OFFERED |
15 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | NOT OFFERED |
34 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | NOT OFFERED |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
15 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
12 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
8 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other) | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 2 |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| English Language and Literature/Letters (other) | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED |
195 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
22 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Mathematics | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Chemistry | NOT OFFERED |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Physics | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | NOT OFFERED |
28 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Social Work | NOT OFFERED |
20 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Social Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
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NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Art/Art Studies | NOT OFFERED |
16 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Music | NOT OFFERED |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
21 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | NOT OFFERED |
15 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other) | NOT OFFERED |
123 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | NOT OFFERED |
18 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
54 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 31 |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
21 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | NOT OFFERED |
15 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other) | NOT OFFERED |
123 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | NOT OFFERED |
18 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
54 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 31 |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED |
132 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | NOT OFFERED |
12 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Accounting | NOT OFFERED |
40 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Finance | NOT OFFERED |
30 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other) | 32 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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