Biology Studies at Essex County College
If you plan to study Biology Studies, take a look at what Essex County College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Essex County College is in Newark, NJ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 biology studies degrees were awarded at Essex County College.
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Studying Online at Essex County College
Many students take online classes at Essex County College. Among 7,026 students, 706 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,173 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Biology Studies graduates at Essex County College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biology Studies graduates at Essex County College are 61% women (14) and 39% men (9).
Biology Studies Associate’s Program at Essex County College
Of the 23 associate’s biology studies degrees awarded at Essex County College, 61% were women (14) and 39% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Essex County College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 65% of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Essex County College, higher than the national average of 64%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Those who complete Biology Studies program at Essex County College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biology Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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