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Essex County College

Newark, NJ

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    Not available
  • Majors Available
    39
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    24:1
  • Retention Rate
    61%

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate

  • A

    • Accounting
    • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
    • Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
    • Art/Art Studies, General

  • B

    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    • Business Administration and Management, General
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

  • C

    • Chemistry, General
    • Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
    • Computer Programming/Programmer, General
    • Computer and Information Sciences, General
    • Criminal Justice/Police Science

  • D

    • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

  • E

    • Educational/Instructional Technology
    • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
    • Engineering, General
    • Environmental Science

  • F

    • Finance, General

  • H

    • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
    • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other

  • K

    • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

  • L

    • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
    • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
    • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  • M

    • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
    • Mathematics, General
    • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
    • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
    • Music, General

  • N

    • Network and System Administration/Administrator

  • O

    • Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician

  • P

    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    • Physical Therapy Assistant

  • R

    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

  • S

    • Social Sciences, General
    • Social Work

  • T

    • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.

Special Academics Program

  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Weekend College

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