Biology, General
Associate's degree · Essex County College · Newark, NJ
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$34,961Median earnings 4 years after
$42,017Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
42Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Biology, General at Essex County College earn a median of $34,961. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $44,758 four years after graduating (middle half: $27,517–$65,127).
Biology, General (Associate's degree) at other New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus Sewell | $25,026 | $9,837 |
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland | $25,026 | $9,837 |
Other programs at Essex County College
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$70,500 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$62,448 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$54,592 - Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$37,740 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$32,638 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$31,908 - Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree
$29,026 - Health/Medical Preparatory ProgramsAssociate's degree
$26,596 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$25,792 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate's degree
$23,768 - Social Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree
$22,053 - Computer ProgrammingAssociate's degree
$48,758 - Engineering, GeneralAssociate's degree
$72,634 - Social WorkAssociate's degree
$26,307
Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Essex County College make?
The median salary is $34,961 and $42,017 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.