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El Camino Community College District

El Camino Community College District

El Camino College is a public community college situated in California. The university, established in 1947, spans an area of over 25 acres. The college enrolls more than 20,000 students, and has over 800 different programs, including honors, undergraduate and vocational courses.

El Camino College's official colors are gray and blue, and its sports teams go by the name Warrior Scholar Athletes. The university is an active member of the Scholar-Baller organization. Major league outfielder George Foster, professional baseball player Denny Hocking, producer and actor Fred Dryer and Professor of Philosophy Nathan Salmon are eminent alumni of the university.

Overview of El Camino Community College District

El Camino is located in Torrance, CA (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by El Camino is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in art studies.

El Camino Selectivity

El Camino is an open-admission school.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at El Camino is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

The school had 24,895 enrolled students in 2007. El Camino has a large minority student population.

El Camino Tuition and Affordability

The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of El Camino College is to meet the educational needs of our diverse community and ensure student success by offering quality comprehensive educational opportunities."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting El Camino

El Camino Community College District
16007 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90506
General Phone: (310) 532-3670
http://www.elcamino.edu

El Camino Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts556liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, sociology, English, history, economics, speech and rhetoric, Japanese language, ...
Business And Management159business management, accounting, sales and marketing, retail
Nursing And Emergency Medicine156registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Security And Law Enforcement132fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, security and loss prevention
Medical Support And Technology61radiographer, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech
Family And Social Work47child development, family and consumer science
Beauty And Cosmetology42cosmetology
Art Studies32art studies
Mechanics And Repair32computer repair, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, autobody repair, industrial electronics tech, communications install and repair
Computer Science And Engineering31information technology, computer science, web design, computer programming, computer networking
Science25biology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry, physics, physical sciences, geology, astronomy
Law22legal assistant
Construction Trades19construction, apparel and textiles, apparel and textile marketing
Engineering Technician19HVAC tech, drafting, manufacturing tech, industrial safety tech, quality control tech, hazardous materials tech
Production Trades18welding, machinist, cabinetmaking
Therapy And Counseling17psychology
Engineering15engineering
Architecture And Planning11architectural tech
Mathematics10mathematics
Medicine10medical preparatory, public health courses
Drama And Performing Arts9drama, various performing arts, dance, theatre design
Media7radio and television, animation and special effects, journalism
Office And Administration7administrative assistant, office management
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy6health and physical education, parks and recreation studies
Music4music
Real Estate And Construction Management4real estate
Landscaping And Horticulture3applied horticulture
Design3fashion design, graphic design
Photography And Commercial Art2commercial photography, commercial art, photography
Religion And Philosophy1philosophy
Fine Arts0metal and jewelry
Education And Teaching0industrial arts teaching, special ed

Number of programs and degrees for El Camino in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,10375
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years18535
Award of less than 1 academic year14832
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years242

El Camino Student Body

In 2007, El Camino had a total enrollment of 24,895 students (13,492 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White20%
Black19%
Hispanic31%
Asian17%
American Indian0%
Unknown10%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1925%
20-2118%
22-2415%
25-2912%
30-346%
35-395%
40-497%
50-644%
65+1%

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

ResidencePercent
California88%
State unknown12%

El Camino Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time73 %
Part-Time42 %

El Camino Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Torrance, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

El Camino Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 728
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,040
Books and supplies$ 1,400

Financial Aid:
El Camino participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 119700)

El Camino Faculty

El Camino has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured128117
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2955
Non-tenured and not on tenure track54

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year7$101,21323$99,460
All faculty totalcalendar year7$101,21323$99,460

*: 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
Instructoracademic year150$85,244149$81,748
All faculty totalacademic year150$85,244149$81,748

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

El Camino Degree Programs (2007)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Apparel and Textiles, General
Construction Trades, General

DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Visual and Performing Arts, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

FINE ARTS
Metal and Jewelry Arts

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Journalism
Radio and Television

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Public Health, Other

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography

PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy

SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Security and Loss Prevention Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

El Camino Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets El Camino Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%El Camino Number of students
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%El Camino Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%El Camino Number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%El Camino Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%El Camino % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in drama and performing arts
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 12%El Camino % of degrees in drama and performing arts
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%El Camino Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%El Camino Minority % of student body
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%El Camino % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%El Camino % of degrees in art studies
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%El Camino % of full-time faculty on tenure track
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
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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