Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Essex County College
Newark, NJ · Associate's Degree · about 182 graduates a year
Essex County College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Essex County College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 815 | Ashland Community and Technical College Ashland, KY | $37,274 | $42,205 | #603 | $27,263 |
| 816 | Maysville Community and Technical College Maysville, KY | $37,260 | $42,190 | #607 | $27,342 |
| 817 | Piedmont Technical College Greenwood, SC | $37,188 | $41,236 | #650 | $25,532 |
| 818 | Essex County College Newark, NJ | $37,177 | $32,630 | #918 | $25,792 |
| 819 | Sandhills Community College Pinehurst, NC | $37,123 | $39,838 | #721 | $21,553 |
| 820 | Barstow Community College Barstow, CA | $37,100 | $33,759 | #906 | — |
| 821 | Berkshire Community College Pittsfield, MA | $37,035 | $32,613 | #919 | $18,571 |
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 |
| Biology | $34,961 | — | #42 of 47 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Essex County College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,792 one year after graduating and $37,177 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Essex County College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Essex County College ranks #818 by median pay four years after graduation, and #918 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Essex County College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125).
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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.