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East Arkansas Community College, established in 1974 and also referred to as EACC, is a coeducational community college located in Forrest City, Arkansas, United States. The college offers two-year associate degrees in various arts and science subjects.
The main campus of East Arkansas Community College is in Forrest City, AR (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. East Arkansas Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to office and administration and liberal arts.
East Arkansas Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
In 2007, East Arkansas Community College had 1,547 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
East Arkansas Community College
1700 Newcastle Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335
General Phone: (870) 633-4480
http://WWW.EACC.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 80 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, cartography |
| Office And Administration | 34 | general office occupations, administrative assistant, office management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 32 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, medication aide |
| Medical Support And Technology | 14 | radiation therapist, medical assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and police |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | CAD and design, industrial production tech, environmental engineering tech, engineering technology, quality and safety tech, manufacturing tech, electronics tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer networking, artificial intelligence and robotics, web design, computer support, system administration |
| Business And Management | 7 | MIS, business management, sales and marketing, operations management, finance |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | child care management |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | middle school teaching |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | agricultural supply, agriculture |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management, hotel management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics |
Number of programs and degrees for East Arkansas Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 145 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 48 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4 | 29 |
In 2007, East Arkansas Community College had a total enrollment of 1,547 students (1,037 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 40% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Forrest City, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,010 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,370 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
East Arkansas Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1226000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 5 | $65,635 | 4 | $51,474 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $65,635 | 4 | $51,474 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 8 | $49,275 | 22 | $42,431 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $49,275 | 22 | $42,431 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
Agriculture, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Medication Aide
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets East Arkansas Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | 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 Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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