Accounting and Related Services at Essex County College
Newark, NJ · Associate's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Essex County College graduates in accounting and related services earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Essex County College Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 225 colleges reporting accounting and related services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prince George's Community College Largo, MD | $66,793 | $58,619 | #23 | — |
| 2 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $65,993 | $67,096 | #3 | $58,469 |
| 3 | College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA | $64,025 | $58,259 | #24 | — |
| 4 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $63,903 | $58,190 | #27 | — |
| 5 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN | $62,891 | $67,470 | #1 | $52,576 |
| 6 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN | $62,891 | $67,470 | #2 | $52,576 |
| 7 | Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI | $62,744 | $66,156 | #5 | $40,424 |
| 8 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $62,156 | $59,160 | #19 | $35,513 |
| 9 | Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | $62,081 | $66,077 | #6 | — |
| 10 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $62,072 | $65,292 | #8 | $47,400 |
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| 24 | California Aeronautical University Bakersfield, CA | $56,657 | $51,554 | #88 | — |
| 25 | Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY | $56,569 | $53,842 | #62 | $27,170 |
| 26 | Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha, NE | $56,324 | $58,213 | #25 | — |
| 27 | Essex County College Newark, NJ | $56,282 | $49,398 | #116 | $29,026 |
| 28 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY | $56,164 | $53,456 | #65 | — |
| 29 | Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire, WI | $55,729 | $57,989 | #28 | — |
| 30 | Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA | $55,653 | $50,641 | #99 | $34,604 |
Other Majors at Essex County College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $105,634 | $70,500 | #86 of 962 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | $68,134 | $37,740 | #3 of 13 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $61,635 | $54,592 | #30 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,863 | $32,638 | #277 of 547 |
| Computer Programming | $48,758 | — | #40 of 54 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $46,812 | $26,596 | #21 of 28 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,621 | $31,908 | #272 of 426 |
| Social Sciences | $44,106 | $22,053 | #21 of 38 |
| Social Work | $40,064 | — | #20 of 36 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,715 | $23,768 | #84 of 160 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,177 | $25,792 | #818 of 947 |
| Biology | $34,961 | — | #42 of 47 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Essex County College accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,026 one year after graduating and $56,282 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Essex County College rank for accounting and related services?
Among 225 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Essex County College ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #116 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Essex County College worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for accounting and related services ($47,660).
← All data for Essex County College · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.