Social Sciences at Essex County College
Newark, NJ · Associate's Degree · about 81 graduates a year
Essex County College graduates in social sciences earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Essex County College Compares for Social Sciences
All 38 colleges reporting social sciences 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 | Ohlone College Fremont, CA | $58,928 | $53,621 | #1 | $22,545 |
| 2 | City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $56,257 | $51,190 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Roxbury Community College Roxbury Crossing, MA | $55,329 | $48,723 | #3 | $37,941 |
| 4 | College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA | $52,619 | $47,880 | #4 | — |
| 5 | De Anza College Cupertino, CA | $51,460 | $46,825 | #7 | — |
| 6 | Woodland Community College Woodland, CA | $51,051 | $46,453 | #8 | — |
| 7 | Merritt College Oakland, CA | $50,001 | $45,498 | #9 | — |
| 8 | Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA | $48,709 | $44,322 | #11 | $29,847 |
| 9 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $48,344 | $44,022 | #12 | $23,637 |
| 10 | American River College Sacramento, CA | $47,731 | $43,432 | #13 | — |
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| 18 | J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Richmond, VA | $44,435 | $40,462 | #19 | $18,164 |
| 19 | Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ | $44,277 | $38,861 | #23 | $26,231 |
| 20 | Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA | $44,256 | $40,270 | #20 | — |
| 21 | Essex County College Newark, NJ | $44,106 | $38,711 | #25 | $22,053 |
| 22 | Yuba College Marysville, CA | $43,965 | $40,005 | #21 | — |
| 23 | Massasoit Community College Brockton, MA | $43,185 | $38,029 | #28 | — |
| 24 | Virginia Peninsula Community College Hampton, VA | $42,697 | $38,880 | #22 | $25,478 |
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 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 social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,053 one year after graduating and $44,106 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Essex County College rank for social sciences?
Among 38 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Essex County College ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Essex County College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for social sciences ($43,146).
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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.