Biology at Essex County College
Newark, NJ · Associate's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Essex County College graduates in biology earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Essex County College Compares for Biology
All 47 colleges reporting biology 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 | Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA | $62,849 | $57,188 | #4 | — |
| 2 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $60,349 | $64,959 | #1 | — |
| 3 | St Philip's College San Antonio, TX | $59,744 | $60,742 | #2 | $35,699 |
| 4 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $58,846 | $59,829 | #3 | $24,621 |
| 5 | Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Dover, DE | $54,788 | $54,460 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $54,363 | $55,271 | #5 | $34,560 |
| 7 | San Antonio College San Antonio, TX | $51,424 | $52,283 | #9 | $26,835 |
| 8 | Blinn College District Brenham, TX | $50,945 | $51,796 | #11 | — |
| 9 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $50,658 | $53,868 | #7 | — |
| 10 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $50,465 | $45,920 | #21 | — |
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| 39 | Clark College Vancouver, WA | $37,011 | $34,042 | #42 | — |
| 40 | St Charles Community College Cottleville, MO | $36,428 | $39,058 | #35 | — |
| 41 | Laredo College Laredo, TX | $35,009 | $35,594 | #40 | — |
| 42 | Essex County College Newark, NJ | $34,961 | $30,685 | #47 | — |
| 43 | Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS | $32,396 | $39,306 | #34 | — |
| 44 | Texas State Technical College Waco, TX | $32,026 | $32,561 | #44 | $21,288 |
| 45 | El Paso Community College El Paso, TX | $31,657 | $32,186 | #45 | $17,314 |
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 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $56,282 | $29,026 | #27 of 225 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Essex County College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $34,961 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Essex County College rank for biology?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Essex County College ranks #42 by median pay four years after graduation, and #47 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Essex County College worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for biology ($44,758).
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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.