Engineering at Essex County College
If you plan to study Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Essex County College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Essex County College sits in Newark, NJ.
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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.
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Essex County College
Students who complete Essex County College’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $64,235 |
| 5 years | $72,634 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Essex County College earn a median of $64,235, compared with $39,443 for all Essex County College graduates — about 63% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at Essex County College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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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