by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Essex. It is offered at the Associate’s level. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 23 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Essex as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #615 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 615 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in New Jersey | 33 of 46 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 150 of 262 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in nursing at Essex, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 42 |
During the most recent reporting year, Essex County College conferred 42 associate’s degrees in nursing.
Essex is in the top 5% of the country for nursing at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey | 12 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 49 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 231 |
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.
Among recent graduates, 24% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of nursing 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Essex awarded 42 associate’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (40%).
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