Essex County College
Newark, New Jersey · Public · 5,855 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 13 leave graduates out-earning a typical New Jersey high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 31 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,792 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,562 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,135 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,345 |
| $110k and up | $9,647 |
| All families (average) | $4,436 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Associate's Degree | $46,812 | +$9,836 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $37,177 | +$201 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $48,863 | +$11,887 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $44,106 | +$7,130 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $44,621 | +$7,645 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $56,282 | +$19,306 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $37,715 | +$739 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $105,634 | +$68,658 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Programming | Associate's Degree | $48,758 | +$11,782 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Associate's Degree | $34,961 | -$2,015 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Associate's Degree | $40,064 | +$3,088 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $62,448 | +$25,472 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $61,635 | +$24,659 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $68,134 | +$31,158 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 47% of students receive Pell grants · 20% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.