by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Essex County College — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
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The student-to-faculty ratio at Essex County College is 24 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. With 100% of instructors full time, Essex County College is above the national average of 47%.
For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition report.
Students at Essex County College can choose from 35 majors with reported graduates spanning 16 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Essex County College are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Essex County College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 197 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 181 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 123 |
| Social Sciences, General | 92 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 56 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.
As you weigh academic life at Essex County College, a few more questions are worth asking:
Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic: