Computer Programming at Essex County College
If you are interested in studying Computer Programming, consider the program at Essex County College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Essex County College is in Newark, NJ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 39 computer programming degrees were awarded at Essex County College.
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Online Class Availability at Essex County College
Many students take online classes at Essex County College. Of 7,026 students, 706 (10%) studied exclusively online and 2,173 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Computer Programming Graduates from Essex County College
Those who finish Essex County College’s Computer Programming program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $47,579 |
| 5 years | $68,836 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Programming graduates from Essex County College earn a median of $47,579, compared with $39,443 for all Essex County College graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Programming graduates at Essex County College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Computer Programming graduates at Essex County College are 13% women (5) and 87% men (34).
Computer Programming Associate’s Program at Essex County College
Among the 39 associate’s computer programming graduates at Essex County College, 13% were women (5) and 87% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Programming associate’s degree recipients at Essex County College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| Asian | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 69% of Computer Programming associate’s degree recipients at Essex County College, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Programming Concentrations at Essex County College
This Computer Programming program at Essex County College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Programming | 39 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Programming Graduates
Those who complete Computer Programming program at Essex County College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Computer Programming majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $107,799 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $80,062 |
| Software Developers | $76,447 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $35,659 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.