Essex County College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,027

2% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$5,035

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

6,790

44.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

20.8%

141 Graduates

About

Essex County College is a higher education institution located in Essex County, NJ. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Essex County College were Other Health Preparatory Programs (202 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (182 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (131 degrees).

In 2023, 1,063 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Essex County College. 66.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (482 degrees), 1.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (284 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Essex County College is $4,027, which is $−4,226 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Essex County College is $4,027, which is $4,226 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,035.

In 2023, 73% of undergraduate students attending Essex County College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,027

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Essex County College was $4,027. The cost of tuition at Essex County College is $−4,226 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Essex County College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,035

2023 Value

0.72%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Essex County College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,035. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Essex County College grew by 0.72%.

This chart compares the average net price of Essex County College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,458

Room and Board

$2,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Essex County College was of $7,458 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at Essex County College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73% of undergraduate students at Essex County College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 21.5% with respect to 2022, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Essex County College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Essex County College had a total enrollment of 6,790 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Essex County College is 3,016 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,774. This means that 44.4% of students enrolled at Essex County College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Essex County College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.1% Black or African American, 30.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.61% White, 2.55% Asian, 1.22% Two or More Races, 0.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0736% 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 (26.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (19.7%) and Black or African American Male (16.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

44.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Essex County College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,790 students. The full-time enrollment at Essex County College is 3,016 and the part-time enrollment is 3,774. This means that 44.4% of students enrolled at Essex County College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Essex County College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2023 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 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Essex County College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Essex County College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
2,995 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,098 enrolled students
White
381 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Essex County College is 44.1% Black or African American, 30.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.61% White, 2.55% Asian, 1.22% Two or More Races, 0.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0736% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 349 students (5.14%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 357 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 (482 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (284 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Essex County College is Other Health Preparatory Programs (202 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (182 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (131 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (81 degrees awarded), Protective Services (50 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (182 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 Registered nurses (1,583,123 people), Accountants & auditors (1,098,348 people), Other managers (1,034,435 people), Financial managers (616,269 people), and Chief executives & legislators (522,737 people).

The most specialized majors at Essex County College in 2023 are Social Sciences (81 degrees awarded), Protective Services (50 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (182 degrees), Health (304 degrees), and Business (214 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Essex County College are Social Sciences (81 degrees awarded), Protective Services (50 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (182 degrees), Health (304 degrees), and Business (214 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,639,616 people), Elementary & secondary schools (625,514 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (503,633 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (394,860 people), and Outpatient care centers (304,488 people).

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 (2023)

Other Health Preparatory Programs
202 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
182 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
131 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Essex County College was Other Health Preparatory Programs with 202 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Essex County College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

353

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

710

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 353 degrees were awarded to men at Essex County College, which is 0.497 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (710).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Essex County College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 63 degrees were awarded to men at Essex County College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.926 times less than the 68 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 161 degrees were awarded to men at Essex County College in Other Health Preparatory Programs, which is 3.93 times more than the 41 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

17%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 6% of students graduating from Essex County College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Essex County College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7.09% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
482 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
284 degrees awarded
White
63 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Essex County College is black or african american (482 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (284 degrees).

2.92% of degree recipients (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
339 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
185 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
143 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Essex County College is black or african american female (339 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (185 degrees).

Operations

Essex County College employs 26 Assistant professors, 20 Associate professors and 18 Instructors. Most academics at Essex County College are Male Assistant professor (14), Female Assistant professor (12), and Male Associate professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Essex County College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 74 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 70 employees, and Management with 57 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.85M - Federal
$2.4M - State
$1.73M - Local

As of 2023, Essex County College received $3.85M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.4M from state grants and contracts, and $1.73M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$29.6M

2023 Salaries

14.5%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Essex County College paid a median of $29.6M in salaries, a 14.5% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.7% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.43% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.46M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Essex County College paid a total of $7.46M to 83 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

74 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Essex County College were Assistant professor with 26 employees, Associate professor with 20 employees, and Instructor with 18 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Essex County College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 74 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 70 employees, and Management with 57 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Essex County College was Male Assistant professor with 14 employees, Female Assistant professor with 12 employees, and Male Associate professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Essex County College.

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