by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Essex. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. It ranks as high as #7 out of 11 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Essex as a strong choice for social sciences, coming in at #663 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 663 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New Jersey | 17 of 21 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 145 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Essex, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 92 |
This social sciences area of study at Essex covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 92 |
During the most recent reporting year, Essex County College awarded 92 associate’s degrees in social sciences.
Essex is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the associate’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Associate Degree Schools | 80 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,742 | $8,216 |
| Fees | $1,307 | $1,307 |
Learn more about Essex tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 25% of social sciences associate’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences associate’s 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 associate’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.