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Founded in 1970, Eastfield College, located in Texas, provides enrollment to more than 10,000 students. The college is a part of Dallas County Community College District, and offers more than 40 different education programs. The university offers classes in various fields such as:
Eastfield College's sports team goes by the name Harvesters. The university has men's baseball, basketball and tennis teams, and women's soccer, volleyball and tennis teams. Chuck Norris, a notable American film actor, is a famous graduate from Eastfield college.
Eastfield can be found in Mesquite, TX (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Eastfield.
The most common majors at the school are in mechanics and repair.
Eastfield is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007, 10,653 students were enrolled in the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Eastfield College
3737 Motley Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150-2099
General Phone: (972) 860-7002
http://www.dcccd.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 235 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, sign language translation |
| Mechanics And Repair | 205 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, diesel mechanics |
| Business And Management | 58 | business, business management, accounting, electronic commerce |
| Engineering Technician | 54 | drafting, electronics tech, telecommunications tech, architectural drafting, electrical drafting |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | child development, social work, child care provider, child care management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | substance abuse counseling |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 11 | desktop publishing and imaging, communication studies |
| Education And Teaching | 10 | education |
| Office And Administration | 10 | office data entry, receptionist, executive secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer programming, data processing tech, computer networking |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Eastfield in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 401 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 243 | 25 |
In 2007, Eastfield had a total enrollment of 10,653 students (5,537 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 98% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 28 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Mesquite, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,160 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Eastfield participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 851000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 68 | 39 |
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 | academic year | 68 | $60,981 | 39 | $53,343 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 68 | $60,981 | 39 | $53,343 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
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
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Receptionist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Eastfield Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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