Education at Essex County College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at Essex County College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Essex County College is in Newark, NJ.
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Online Class Availability at Essex County College
Distance learning is available at Essex County College. Of 7,026 students, 706 (10%) studied exclusively online and 2,173 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Essex County College
These rankings give you a sense of how Essex County College’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Jersey | #1 of 29 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 246 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #50 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Essex County College
Students who complete Essex County College’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,507 |
| 2 years | $24,035 |
| 3 years | $26,554 |
| 4 years | $29,738 |
| 5 years | $33,841 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Essex County College report median earnings of $29,738, compared with $39,443 for all Essex County College graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Essex County College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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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