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El Camino College, California

Overview of El Camino College

El Camino can be found in Torrance, California (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at El Camino.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in mathematics and art studies.

El Camino Selectivity

El Camino is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way El Camino works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2005, 23,895 students were enrolled in El Camino. The school has a large minority student population.

El Camino Tuition and Affordability

Bargain hunters might want to look at El Camino, 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.

Contacting El Camino

El Camino College
16007 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90506
General Phone: (310) 532-3670
Admissions Phone: (310) 660-3414
Financial Aid Phone: (310) 660-3489
http://www.elcamino.edu

El Camino Programs and Degrees (2005)

El Camino awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts639liberal arts and sciences, sociology, sign language translation, English, speech and rhetoric, economics, Spanish language, political science, ...
Business And Management197business management, accounting, sales and marketing, retail
Nursing And Emergency Medicine186registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Security And Law Enforcement122fire-fighting, criminal justice and police
Medical Assistant And Technician70respiratory care tech, radiographyer, medical lab tech
Law56legal assistant
Family And Social Work44child development, family and consumer science
Art Studies43art studies
Computer Science And Engineering43information technology, computer science, computer programming, web design
Science41biology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry, physics, physical sciences, geology, astronomy
Therapy And Counseling32psychology
Mechanics And Repair27computer repair, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, autobody repair, industrial electronics tech, communications install and repair
Production Trades26machinist, welding, cabinetmaking
Engineering Technician25drafting, HVAC tech, hazardous materials tech, manufacturing tech, industrial safety tech, quality control tech
Mathematics19mathematics
Construction Trades16apparel and textiles, construction, apparel and textile marketing
Drama And Performing Arts15various performing arts, dance, drama, theatre design
Real Estate And Construction Management14real estate
Media13radio and television, journalism, animation and special effects
Engineering11engineering
Photography And Commercial Art11commercial photography, commercial art, photography
Medicine10medical preparatory, public health courses
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy10health and physical education, parks and recreation studies
Architecture And Planning9architectural tech
Landscaping And Horticulture8applied horticulture
Design8fashion design, graphic design
Office And Administration7administrative assistant, office management
Beauty And Cosmetology6cosmetology
Music5music
Religion And Philosophy1philosophy
Fine Arts0metal and jewelry
Education And Teaching0industrial arts teaching

Number of programs and degrees for El Camino in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,37774
Award of less than 1 academic year16532
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years14033
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years322

El Camino Student Body

In 2005, El Camino had a total enrollment of 23,895 students (12,997 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White22%
Black19%
Hispanic28%
Asian18%
American Indian0%
Other Races10%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1924%
20-2118%
22-2415%
25-2913%
30-347%
35-395%
40-498%
50-644%
65+1%

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

ResidencePercent
California83%
State unknown17%

El Camino Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time74 %
Part-Time51 %

El Camino Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

El Camino Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (310) 660-3414

El Camino Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 651
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,731
Books and supplies$ 1,390

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

Financial Aid Phone Number: (310) 660-3489

El Camino Faculty

El Camino has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured147137
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1634
Non-tenured and not on tenure track29

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year7$84,93924$83,646
All faculty totalcalendar year7$84,93924$83,646

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year156$73,474148$69,526
All faculty totalacademic year156$73,474148$69,526

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorshort term0*8$20,606
All faculty totalshort term0*8$20,606

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

El Camino Degree Programs (2005)

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
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
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
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

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El Camino Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets El Camino Apart:

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Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%El Camino Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%El Camino Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%El Camino Number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%El Camino Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in drama and performing arts
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 10%El Camino % of degrees in drama and performing arts
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%El Camino % of degrees in art studies
% of degrees in law
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%El Camino % of degrees in law
% of students from other states
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%El Camino % of students from other states
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%El Camino Minority % of student body
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%El Camino Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%El Camino % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%El Camino % of degrees in mathematics
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%El Camino % of degrees in liberal arts
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 placement 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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