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Eastfield College, Texas

Overview of Eastfield College

Eastfield can be found in Mesquite, Texas (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Eastfield.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in engineering technician and mechanics and repair.

Eastfield Selectivity

Eastfield is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

Instructors at the school are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2005, 11,915 students were enrolled in Eastfield.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Eastfield

Eastfield College
3737 Motley Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150-2099
General Phone: (972) 860-7002
Admissions Phone: (972) 860-7100
Financial Aid Phone: (972) 860-7188
http://www.dcccd.edu

Eastfield Programs and Degrees (2005)

Eastfield awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts177general studies, sign language translation
Mechanics And Repair144HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics
Engineering Technician75electronics tech, drafting, telecommunications tech, electrical drafting
Business And Management47business management, business, accounting, electronic commerce
Computer Science And Engineering36data processing tech, computer programming, computer networking
Family And Social Work25child development, child care provider, social work, child care management
Security And Law Enforcement24criminal justice and safety
Education And Teaching11education
Office And Administration9receptionist, office data entry, executive secretary
Therapy And Counseling8substance abuse counseling
Media5desktop publishing and imaging

Number of programs and degrees for Eastfield in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree32823
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years23323

Eastfield Student Body

In 2005, Eastfield had a total enrollment of 11,915 students (6,223 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White48%
Black20%
Hispanic17%
Asian5%
American Indian1%
Other Races7%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1922%
20-2116%
22-2414%
25-2913%
30-349%
35-397%
40-499%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Texas100%

Eastfield Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time53 %
Part-Time38 %

Eastfield Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Mesquite, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Eastfield Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (972) 860-7100

Eastfield Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,800
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 2,880
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid:
Eastfield participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 851000)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (972) 860-7188

Eastfield Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track6541

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year65$58,77541$53,517
All faculty totalacademic year65$58,77541$53,517

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

Eastfield Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Telecommunications Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Receptionist

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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Eastfield Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Eastfield Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Eastfield Number of students
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Eastfield Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Eastfield Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Eastfield % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Eastfield % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Eastfield Salaries of full-time faculty
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 17%Eastfield Number of degree programs
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Eastfield % of degrees in engineering technician
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
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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