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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.
ECC can be found in Torrance, CA (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at ECC.
The most common majors at the school are in art studies.
ECC is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at ECC are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 24,895 students were enrolled in the school. ECC has a large minority student population.
Bargain hunters might want to look at the school, which charges less than many schools of its type.
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.
El Camino College
16007 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90506
General Phone: (310) 532-3670
http://www.elcamino.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 631 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, sociology, speech and rhetoric, English, history, economics, political science, ... |
| Business and Management | 172 | business management, accounting, sales and marketing, retail |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 163 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 90 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, security and loss prevention |
| Engineering Technician | 54 | HVAC tech, drafting, industrial safety tech, manufacturing tech, quality control tech, hazardous materials tech |
| Law | 44 | legal assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 44 | respiratory care tech, radiographer, medical lab tech |
| Family and Social Work | 44 | child development, family and consumer science |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 40 | cosmetology |
| Mechanics and Repair | 36 | automobile mechanics, computer repair, electrical installation and repair, industrial electronics tech, autobody repair, communications install and repair |
| Art Studies | 25 | art studies |
| Production Trades | 23 | machinist, welding, cabinetmaking |
| Science | 22 | biology, biological and physical sciences, physics, physical sciences, chemistry, geology, astronomy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | information technology, computer science, computer programming, web design, computer networking |
| Therapy and Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Construction Trades | 9 | construction, apparel and textile marketing, apparel and textiles |
| Medicine | 9 | medical preparatory, public health courses |
| Engineering | 8 | engineering |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 8 | real estate |
| Architecture and Planning | 7 | architectural tech |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 5 | applied horticulture |
| Media | 5 | radio and television, journalism, animation and special effects |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Office and Administration | 5 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 5 | commercial photography, commercial art, photography |
| Design | 4 | graphic design, fashion design |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 4 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | theatre design, dance, drama, various performing arts |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | special ed, industrial arts teaching |
| Fine Arts | 0 | metal and jewelry |
Number of programs and degrees for ECC in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,130 | 75 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 193 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 167 | 23 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 9 | 53 |
In 2007-2008, ECC had a total enrollment of 24,895 students (15,118 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 20% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| Asian | 16% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 88% |
| State unknown | 12% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 765 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,342 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,484 |
Financial Aid:
ECC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 119700)
ECC has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 124 | 121 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 33 | 54 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 9 | $92,509 | 20 | $101,777 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $92,509 | 20 | $101,777 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 148 | $88,379 | 155 | $84,335 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 148 | $88,379 | 155 | $84,335 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets ECC Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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 Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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