Essex County College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$4,108
2.01% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$4,971
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
7,026
47.4% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
19.9%
166 Graduates

About

Essex County College is a higher education institution located in Essex County, NJ. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Essex County College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (197 degrees awarded), Other Health Preparatory Programs (181 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (115 degrees).

In 2024, 1,139 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Essex County College. 64.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (488 degrees), 1.57 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (311 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Essex County College is $4,108, which is $−4,076 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Essex County College is $4,108, which is $4,076 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,971.

In 2024, 55% of undergraduate students attending Essex County College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,108
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Essex County College was $4,108. The cost of tuition at Essex County College is $−4,076 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Average Net Price

$4,971
2024 Value
1.27%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Essex County College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,971. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Essex County College grew by 1.27%.

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Other Student Expenses

$8,729
Room and Board
$2,400
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Essex County College was of $8,729 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 17% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

55%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55% of undergraduate students at Essex County College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 24.7% with respect to 2023, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Essex County College had a total enrollment of 7,026 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Essex County College is 3,328 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,698. This means that 47.4% of students enrolled at Essex County College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Essex County College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.1% Black or African American, 29.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.95% White, 2.18% Asian, 1.08% Two or More Races, 0.199% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0569% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Essex County College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (25.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (18.9%) and Black or African American Male (15.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.4%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Essex County College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,026 students. The full-time enrollment at Essex County College is 3,328 and the part-time enrollment is 3,698. This means that 47.4% of students enrolled at Essex County College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.1% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

56%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Essex County College was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Essex County College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    3,169 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    2,070 enrolled students
  3. White
    418 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Essex County College is 45.1% Black or African American, 29.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.95% White, 2.18% Asian, 1.08% Two or More Races, 0.199% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0569% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 40.5% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 318 students (4.53%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 325 more women than men received degrees from Essex County College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Essex County College is black or african american (488 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (311 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Essex County College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (197 degrees awarded), followed by Other Health Preparatory Programs (181 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (115 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Essex County College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Social Sciences (92 degrees awarded), Protective Services (56 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (197 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Essex County College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (366,344 people), Other managers (352,061 people), Social workers, all other (223,064 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (198,791 people), and Police officers (179,650 people).

The most specialized majors at Essex County College in 2024 are Social Sciences (92 degrees awarded), Protective Services (56 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (197 degrees), Engineering Technologies (32 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (30 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Essex County College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Essex County College are Social Sciences (92 degrees awarded), Protective Services (56 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (197 degrees), Engineering Technologies (32 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (30 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Essex County College are Elementary & secondary schools (518,204 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (503,169 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (309,118 people), Legal services (308,346 people), and Computer Systems Design (262,412 people).

The most specialized majors at Essex County College are Social Sciences (92 degrees awarded), Protective Services (56 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (197 degrees), Engineering Technologies (32 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (30 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Essex County College.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
    39 degrees awarded
  2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    38 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Essex County College was Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services with 39 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

407
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
732
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 407 degrees were awarded to men at Essex County College, which is 0.556 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (732).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Essex County College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.684 times less than the 117 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 159 degrees were awarded to men at Essex County College in Other Health Preparatory Programs, which is 7.23 times more than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

8%
100% Completion Time
21%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 8% of students graduating from Essex County College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    488 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    311 degrees awarded
  3. White
    62 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Essex County College is black or african american (488 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (311 degrees).

3.6% of degree recipients (41 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. Black or African American Female
    343 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Female
    196 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    145 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Essex County College is black or african american female (343 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (196 degrees).

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Operations

In 2024, Essex County College had a total salary expenditure of 91.8M. Essex County College employs 29 Assistant professors, 22 Instructors and 19 Associate professors. Most academics at Essex County College are Male Assistant professor (15), Female Assistant professor (14), and Female Instructor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Essex County College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 71 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 66 employees, and Management with 64 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts
  1. $3.72M - Federal
  2. $2.1M - State
  3. $995k - Local

As of 2024, Essex County College received $3.72M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.1M from state grants and contracts, and $995k from local grants and contracts.

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Salary Expenditure

$33.5M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Essex County College paid a median of $33.5M in salaries, which represents 36.5% of their overall expenditure ($91.8M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$7.64M
Instructional Salaries
87
Number of Employees

In 2024, Essex County College paid a total of $7.64M to 87 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $763k (4.03%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Essex County College were Office and Administrative Support with 71 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 66 employees, and Management with 64 employees.

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