by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Essex County College will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Essex County College this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 7,514 undergraduate students at Essex County College is 538 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 22 to 1 which places Essex County College among the worst concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Essex County College , there are 22 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the worst regrading instructional attention. | |||||
| A slim percentage of the instructors (17.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
94 instructors are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Essex County College compares to the national average
Essex County College offers 38 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 35 majors within 16 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Essex County College awarded 864 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 150 | 0 | 150 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 133 | 0 | 133 |
| Business Administration & Management | 124 | 0 | 124 |
| General Social Sciences | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 57 | 0 | 57 |
Find out what Essex County College's top fields of study and majors are