Essex County College is a public community college that was established in 1966 and is located in Newark, New Jersey. Approximately 25,000 students enroll each year in various degree and non-degree programs. The college offers around 70 majors and 564 courses. It offers associate degrees and certificate programs via the academic divisions namely, Biology & Chemistry; Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences; Mathematics & Physics; Social Sciences; Business; Humanities & Bilingual Studies; and Nursing & Allied Health.