Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Essex County College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Essex County College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Essex County College graduates earn $62k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (26 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County College | $62,448 | — | — | — |
| Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing | $62,684 | $57,933 | $18,224 | 0.29 |
| MCVSD | $62,124 | — | $10,168 | 0.16 |
| Eastwick College-Hackensack | $58,986 | $60,629 | $23,565 | 0.40 |
| Universal Training Institute | $58,535 | — | $12,953 | 0.22 |
| UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey | $57,957 | $56,608 | $20,246 | 0.35 |
| National Median | $44,134 | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in New Jersey
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing Englewood Cliffs | $23,489 | $62,684 | $18,224 |
| MCVSD Freehold | — | $62,124 | $10,168 |
| Eastwick College-Hackensack Hackensack | $16,913 | $58,986 | $23,565 |
| Universal Training Institute Perth Amboy | — | $58,535 | $12,953 |
| UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey Cranford | $5,280 | $57,957 | $20,246 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Essex County College, approximately 51% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.