Carnegie Category
Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
Offered Degrees
AS, Certificate
Online Courses
AS
Total Programs
62
Online Programs
1
Offered Degrees at Essex
Essex County College is categorized by Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Single Campus by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Essex County College offers 62 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Associate's and Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 37 | 1 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 15 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 10 | 0 |
| Total | 62 | 1 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
Essex Associate's Programs
Essex County College offers Associate's degree with 37 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Environmental Science | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 62 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 39 | - |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 63 | |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | ✕ | 38 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 18 | |
| Engineering | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 30 | |
| Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 14 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 197 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 197 | $22,700 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 23 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 56 | |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 56 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 30 | |
| Social Work | ✕ | 30 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✔ | 92 | |
| Social Sciences | ✔ | 92 | $22,200 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 260 | |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other) | ✕ | 181 | - |
| Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 42 | $57,900 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 169 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 115 | $34,500 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | 33 | $28,300 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | - | - |
| Finance | ✕ | 13 | - |
Essex Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Essex County College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 15 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | ✕ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Engineering | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Social Work | ✕ | - | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | ✕ | - | - |
| Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | - | - |
Essex 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Essex County College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 10 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 1-2 Years Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | - | - |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | ✕ | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 38 | |
| Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | ✕ | - | - |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | - | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | - | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 38 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 39 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other) | ✕ | 39 | - |
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