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East Arkansas Community College

East Arkansas Community College

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.

Overview of East Arkansas Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school students most commonly major in a field related to office and administration and liberal arts.

East Arkansas Community College Selectivity

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.

Student Body

In 2007, East Arkansas Community College had 1,547 enrolled students.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting East Arkansas Community College

East Arkansas Community College
1700 Newcastle Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335
General Phone: (870) 633-4480
http://WWW.EACC.EDU

East Arkansas Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts80general studies, liberal arts and sciences, cartography
Office And Administration34general office occupations, administrative assistant, office management
Nursing And Emergency Medicine32registered nursing, EMT paramedic, medication aide
Medical Support And Technology14radiation therapist, medical assistant
Security And Law Enforcement13criminal justice and police
Engineering Technician8CAD and design, industrial production tech, environmental engineering tech, engineering technology, quality and safety tech, manufacturing tech, electronics tech
Computer Science And Engineering8computer networking, artificial intelligence and robotics, web design, computer support, system administration
Business And Management7MIS, business management, sales and marketing, operations management, finance
Family And Social Work1child care management
Education And Teaching0middle school teaching
Agricultural Science And Management0agricultural supply, agriculture
Hospitality0hospitality management, hotel management
Mechanics And Repair0automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics

Number of programs and degrees for East Arkansas Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1458
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years488
Award of less than 1 academic year429

Student Body

In 2007, East Arkansas Community College had a total enrollment of 1,547 students (1,037 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White57%
Black40%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1919%
20-2118%
22-2413%
25-2912%
30-3410%
35-398%
40-499%
50-646%
65+1%

East Arkansas Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time50 %
Part-Time45 %

East Arkansas Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

East Arkansas Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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)

East Arkansas Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1326

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year5$65,6354$51,474
All faculty totalcalendar year5$65,6354$51,474

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year8$49,27522$42,431
All faculty totalacademic year8$49,27522$42,431

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

East Arkansas Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

East Arkansas Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets East Arkansas Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%East Arkansas Community College % of degrees in office and administration
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%East Arkansas Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%East Arkansas Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%East Arkansas Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%East Arkansas Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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