Social Work at Essex County College
Newark, NJ · Associate's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Essex County College graduates in social work earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Essex County College Compares for Social Work
All 36 colleges reporting social work 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 | Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ | $57,548 | $50,509 | #4 | — |
| 2 | Holyoke Community College Holyoke, MA | $51,690 | $45,518 | #12 | — |
| 3 | Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA | $51,496 | $52,372 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $50,662 | $51,508 | #3 | $34,003 |
| 5 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland, NJ | $49,880 | $43,779 | #14 | $37,250 |
| 6 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus Sewell, NJ | $49,880 | $43,779 | #15 | $37,250 |
| 7 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $49,819 | $52,528 | #1 | — |
| 8 | Texas Southmost College Brownsville, TX | $44,990 | $45,742 | #11 | — |
| 9 | Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH | $44,586 | $47,580 | #5 | — |
| 10 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $43,871 | $46,817 | #6 | — |
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| 17 | Southern State Community College Hillsboro, OH | $41,161 | $43,925 | #13 | — |
| 18 | Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK | $40,761 | $45,765 | #10 | — |
| 19 | Vincennes University Vincennes, IN | $40,243 | $43,173 | #16 | — |
| 20 | Essex County College Newark, NJ | $40,064 | $35,164 | #30 | — |
| 21 | Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge, IA | $39,933 | $42,005 | #17 | $25,197 |
| 22 | Passaic County Community College Paterson, NJ | $39,907 | $35,026 | #32 | — |
| 23 | San Antonio College San Antonio, TX | $39,835 | $40,501 | #20 | — |
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 |
| 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 work graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,064 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Essex County College rank for social work?
Among 36 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Essex County College ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Essex County College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for social work ($39,409).
← 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.