Essex County College

303 University Ave, Newark, NJ 07102

  • Public
  • 2-year college
  • 6 trade programs
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About Essex County College

Essex County College is a public 2-year college in Newark, New Jersey, with about 9,358 students a year. It offers 6 trade programs we track, including police academy & criminal justice, practical nursing (LPN/LVN), IT support & networking, and physical therapist assistant. It was formerly known as Essex.

Costs and outcomes

Average net price
$4,436
per year, after grants and scholarships
Completion rate
20%
of full-time students finish
Median earnings
$37,230
10 years after starting
Students with Pell Grants
47%
a sign of how many get federal aid

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Figures cover the whole school, not one program. Ask the school for the full cost of the program you want.

Trade programs

IT & electronics

Healthcare

Welding & manufacturing

Public safety

Graduate counts are certificates and degrees the school reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, 2023–24). Confirm current programs, schedules and costs with the school.

Location

Essex County College
303 University Ave
Newark, NJ 07102

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