Here is an overview of this program at Essex. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #3 out of 9 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Essex among the top schools in the country for education, ranked #424 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 424 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey | 3 of 9 |
| Best Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 124 of 252 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in education at Essex, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 63 |
| Certificate | 3 |
This education field at Essex covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Essex County College conferred 63 associate’s degrees in education.
Essex is a solid choice among schools offering education at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey | 3 |
| Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 |
| Best Education Associate Degree Schools | 53 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,742 | $8,216 |
| Fees | $1,307 | $1,307 |
Find out more about Essex tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of education associate’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of education associate’s degree graduates at Essex were Black or African American. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Essex County College with a associate’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Essex County College awarded 3 certificate degrees in education.
Essex has not been ranked for education at the certificate level.
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a certificate degree in education from Essex were women.
The majority of education certificate degree graduates at Essex were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Essex County College with a certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.