by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Essex. You can study it at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #13 out of 27 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Essex among the top schools in the country for health professions, placing at #775 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 775 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in New Jersey | 35 of 50 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 196 of 378 |
Here is each degree level available for health professions at Essex, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 264 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 38 |
| Certificate | 10 |
This health professions area of study at Essex covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Essex County College conferred 264 associate’s degrees in health professions.
Essex is in the top 15% of the country for health professions at the associate’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,742 | $8,216 |
| Fees | $1,307 | $1,307 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of health professions associate’s degree graduates at Essex are Black or African American. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Essex County College with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 125 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Essex County College handed out 38 undergraduate certificate degrees in health professions.
Essex has not been ranked for health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 16% of health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Essex were Black or African American. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Essex County College with a undergraduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Essex County College handed out 10 certificate degrees in health professions.
Essex has not been ranked for health professions at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of health professions certificate degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of health professions certificate degree graduates at Essex were Hispanic or Latino. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Essex County College with a certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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