Essex County College

Essex County College is a public two-year institution located in Newark, New Jersey, in a large city setting. The college enrolls 9,206 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 29.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 21% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 58% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers certificate programs across engineering technology, healthcare, and network administration. Programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians, and Network and System Administration/Administrator.

Situated in Newark, New Jersey's largest city and part of the greater New York metropolitan area, Essex County College serves a diverse urban student population. Its programs in health sciences and engineering technology provide pathways to employment in one of the most densely populated and economically active regions in the country.