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East Central College can be found in Union, Missouri (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at East Central College.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at East Central College are in photography and commercial art and security and law enforcement.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way East Central College works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 3,486 students were enrolled in the school.
More complete details are provided below.
East Central College
1964 Prairie Dell Rd
Union, MO 63084
http://www.eastcentral.edu
East Central College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 191 | general studies, liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences, history |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 181 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing, various nursing |
| Business And Management | 70 | business and related services, accounting technology, accounting, business management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 68 | fire protection tech, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, criminal justice and administration |
| Production Trades | 34 | machinist, welding |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 27 | commercial art |
| Mechanics And Repair | 22 | heavy equipment maintenance tech, HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 21 | respiratory care tech, radiation therapist |
| Engineering Technician | 18 | drafting |
| Office And Administration | 17 | business support services |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer networking, computer support |
| Medical Adminstration | 14 | medical secretary |
| Education And Teaching | 13 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, special ed, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching |
| Engineering | 5 | civil engineering, ceramic engineering, engineering management, electrical engineering |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 3 | chef training |
| Therapy And Counseling | 2 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Construction Trades | 2 | construction trades, construction |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | social work courses |
Number of programs and degrees for East Central College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 388 | 41 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 186 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 116 | 15 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 18 | 5 |
In 2005, East Central College had a total enrollment of 3,486 students (2,132 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 41 % |
| Part-Time | 1 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Union, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,328 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,384 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
Financial Aid:
East Central College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 886200)
East Central College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $56,087 | 7 | $52,948 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $44,440 | 4 | $40,633 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $37,940 | 12 | $40,734 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $46,537 | 24 | $44,416 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 16 | 32 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
Construction Trades, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work, Other
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets East Central College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement 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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