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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.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Cecil College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 2,104 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
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 | 66 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 59 | liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 43 | business management, MIS, business, accounting technology, transportation management, business communications, banking, business administration |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 37 | commercial photography |
| Education and Teaching | 13 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, chemistry teaching, math teaching |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and police |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | electronics tech, robotics tech, electromechanical tech, water quality and recycling tech |
| Design | 2 | graphic design |
| Family and Social Work | 2 | child care management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | web design |
| Media | 0 | animation and special effects, public relations |
| Transportation | 0 | aviation tech |
| Animal Science and Care | 0 | equine science |
| Mechanics and Repair | 0 | industrial electronics tech, computer repair |
Number of programs and degrees for Cecil College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 175 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 54 | 24 |
In 2007-2008, Cecil College had a total enrollment of 2,104 students (1,201 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (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 | $ 5,560 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,910 |
| 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.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| 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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $78,565 | 7 | $73,621 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $65,890 | 8 | $62,597 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $54,192 | 11 | $50,196 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $45,431 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $66,216 | 29 | $58,778 |
*: 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
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Robotics 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
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Public Relations/Image Management
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
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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