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El Centro College, also referred to as ECC, is a coeducational, community college located in Dallas, Texas, United States. It was established in 1966 as the first campus of the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD). In addition to its physical campus located in Dallas, the College has an online presence, offering a number of courses in distance learning mode.
The academic departments under ECC include the following:
The old Sanger Harris Department Store building, where classes were initially held, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
El Centro is located in a large city, in Dallas, TX. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at El Centro top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study law, nursing and emergency medicine, and cooking and culinary arts.
El Centro maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 6,680 students (4,239 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at El Centro.
More complete details are provided below.
El Centro College
801 Main
Dallas, TX 75202-3604
General Phone: (214) 860-2037
http://www.dcccd.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 334 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support and Technology | 105 | radiographer, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant, medical lab tech, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, cardiovascular tech |
| Liberal Arts | 86 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, Hispanic-American studies |
| Law | 55 | legal assistant |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 49 | chef training, pastry |
| Business and Management | 36 | business management, accounting, apparel marketing, business, MIS |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 33 | computer networking, data processing tech, computer programming, web design |
| Design | 26 | interior design, fashion design |
| Medical Administration | 5 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Office and Administration | 3 | receptionist, office data entry, executive secretary |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 1 | biology tech |
Number of programs and degrees for El Centro in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 525 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 212 | 23 |
In 2007-2008, El Centro had a total enrollment of 6,680 students (4,239 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 31% |
| Black | 31% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dallas, 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 | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
El Centro participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 445300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 42 | 84 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 42 | $56,407 | 84 | $54,534 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $56,407 | 84 | $54,534 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Interior Design
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Receptionist
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets El Centro Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
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 Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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