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Eastern Shore Community College was established more than 40 years ago. This 2-year institute is a part of the Virginia Community College System. The campus of ESCC occupies 115 acres of land in Melfa, Virginia.
Eastern Shore Community College awards associate's degrees in the areas of mathematics, history, English, social sciences, and natural sciences, among others. The college also offers occupational technical certificates, developmental studies programs, and distance learning courses.
Students have the opportunity to participate in various on-campus clubs and organizations, like the ESCC Student Government Association, the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and the Phi Beta Lambda Future Business Leaders of America. The college also provides financial aid to eligible students in the form of federal and state grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and short-term loans.
The main campus of Eastern Shore Community College is in Melfa, VA (a quiet rural area). The school is a public school. Eastern Shore Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to therapy and counseling.
Eastern Shore Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Eastern Shore Community College had 907 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Eastern Shore Community College
29300 Lankford Hwy
Melfa, VA 23410
General Phone: (757) 789-1789
http://www.es.vccs.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 39 | mental and social health services |
| Liberal Arts | 27 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 22 | licensed practical nurse |
| Business and Management | 9 | business administration |
| Office and Administration | 7 | business support services |
| Medical Support and Technology | 6 | medical assistant, radiographer |
| Mechanics and Repair | 5 | industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | CAD and design, electronics tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Eastern Shore Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 46 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 39 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 32 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Eastern Shore Community College had a total enrollment of 907 students (542 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Black | 40% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 98% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Melfa, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,475 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,720 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
Financial Aid:
Eastern Shore Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 374800)
Eastern Shore Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 0 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 6 |
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 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $73,217 | 3 | $53,850 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $54,313 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $51,329 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $51,602 | 5 | $53,232 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Eastern Shore Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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
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