Cecil Community College, established in 1968, is a co-educational college situated in North East, Maryland, United States. Cecil offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The college also has agreements with more than 30 universities and colleges worldwide.
Cecil College's athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. They participate in sports including volleyball, baseball, basketball, softball, soccer and tennis. Cecil is a member of the Maryland Junior College Conference. The campus is home to many student clubs and organizations. Some of the popular ones are Alpha Alpha Theta, Art Club, Cheerleading, CIAO, Minority Student Union, and Rotaract. The Seahawk Splash is the student run newspaper of the college.
Cecil College is located in North East, MD (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Cecil College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in photography and commercial art, business and management, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Cecil College is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Cecil College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Cecil College had 2,104 enrolled students in 2007.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Cecil College is a comprehensive, open-admission, learner-centered institution. The College provides career, transfer, and continuing education coursework and programs that anticipate and meet the dynamic intellectual, cultural and economic development challenges of Cecil County and the surrounding region. Through support services and a technologically enriched learning environment, the College strives to empower each learner with skills, knowledge, and values needed for college preparation, transfer to four-year institutions, workforce entry or advancement, and personal enrichment. Further, Cecil College promotes an appreciation of cultural diversity, social responsibility, and academic excellence."
More complete details are provided below.
Cecil College
One Seahawk Drive
North East, MD 21901-1999
General Phone: (410) 287-6060
http://www.cecil.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 73 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 43 | commercial photography |
| Business And Management | 41 | business management, MIS, accounting technology, business, transportation management, business communications, banking, business administration |
| Liberal Arts | 40 | liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | education, elementary school teaching, physics teaching, early childhood education, chemistry teaching, math teaching, curriculum and instruction |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | electronics tech, water quality and recycling tech |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | child care management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | physical therapist assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | web design |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | health service and sciences |
| Design | 0 | graphic design |
| Media | 0 | animation and special effects, public relations |
| Transportation | 0 | aviation tech |
| Animal Science And Care | 0 | equine science |
Number of programs and degrees for Cecil College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 145 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 62 | 20 |
In 2007, Cecil College had a total enrollment of 2,104 students (1,169 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of North East, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,342 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,556 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Cecil College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 830800)
Cecil College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 4 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 24 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $76,277 | 8 | $70,947 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $64,034 | 6 | $60,568 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $51,345 | 11 | $48,183 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $63,897 | 27 | $57,339 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 26 | 27 | 53 |
| Basketball | 12 | 6 | 18 |
| Baseball | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 21 | 27 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Management Information Systems, General
Transportation/Transportation Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Chemistry Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cecil College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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