Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Essex County College · Newark, NJ
$25,792Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,177Median earnings 4 years after
$32,934Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
182Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Essex County College earn a median of $25,792 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $44,125 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,893–$61,611).
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Edison State University Trenton | $50,524 | $15,421 |
| Rowan College at Burlington County Mount Laurel | $28,376 | $9,250 |
| Camden County College Blackwood | $27,655 | $10,000 |
| Mercer County Community College West Windsor | $27,586 | $6,225 |
| Middlesex College Edison | $26,693 | $9,250 |
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus Sewell | $26,187 | $11,000 |
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland | $26,187 | $11,000 |
| UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey Cranford | $25,989 | $9,500 |
| Ocean County College Toms River | $25,647 | $11,000 |
| Hudson County Community College Jersey City | $25,541 | $8,096 |
| Passaic County Community College Paterson | $25,017 | $9,992 |
| Atlantic Cape Community College Mays Landing | $24,197 | $8,800 |
| Bergen Community College Paramus | $23,966 | $11,500 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison | $23,867 | $12,000 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck | $23,867 | $12,000 |
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$26,307
Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Essex County College make?
The median salary is $25,792 one year after graduation and $32,934 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.