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El Paso Community College or EPCC is a community college district headquartered in El Paso, Texas. It was founded in 1969. EPCC offers many degrees and programs in several fields of study. The college operates several campuses and centers in addition to the courses offered at nearby Fort Bliss. They are:
Radio EPCC is the student-run online radio station of El Paso Community College. "El Conquistador" is the acclaimed student-run newspaper. The sports teams of EPCC are nicknamed Tejanos.
El Paso, TX is home to El Paso Community College. El Paso is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at El Paso Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
El Paso Community College has 25,023 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
El Paso Community College
919 Hunter Drive
El Paso, TX 79915-1908
General Phone: (915) 831-2000
http://www.epcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,144 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, general studies, sign language translation |
| Business and Management | 255 | business, accounting, accounting technology, business management, international business, fashion merchandising |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 181 | corrections and criminal justice, fire-fighting, criminal justice and safety, corrections, fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration, security and protective services |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 179 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 145 | medical assistant, respiratory care tech, pharmacy tech, radiographer, dental hygienist, medical lab tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, radiation therapist, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 79 | child development, child care management, social work, adult development and aging |
| Mechanics and Repair | 72 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, electrical installation and repair, communications install and repair |
| Construction Trades | 44 | electrician |
| Office and Administration | 41 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Education and Teaching | 40 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, middle school teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 39 | physical therapist assistant, community health services, substance abuse counseling |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 36 | computer and info science, network management, computer programming, system administration, computer services management |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 27 | cosmetology |
| Engineering Technician | 21 | drafting, manufacturing tech, environmental engineering tech, plastics engineering tech |
| Law | 20 | legal assistant, court reporting |
| Design | 20 | interior design, fashion design |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 19 | commercial art, cinematography |
| Media | 17 | communication studies |
| Production Trades | 14 | machinist |
| Engineering | 11 | engineering |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 10 | chef training, institutional food workers |
| Medical Administration | 10 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Hospitality | 9 | travel services, hotel management |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | dietetic technician |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for El Paso Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,983 | 65 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 331 | 49 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 119 | 12 |
In 2007-2008, El Paso Community College had a total enrollment of 25,023 students (14,290 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 9% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 85% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 95% |
| New Mexico | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of El Paso, 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 | $ 1,452 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,997 |
| Books and supplies | $ 725 |
Financial Aid:
El Paso Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1038700)
El Paso Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 117 | 114 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 42 | 58 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 28 | 35 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 83 | $63,777 | 79 | $59,115 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 36 | $46,051 | 38 | $45,832 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 40 | $42,553 | 55 | $42,762 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $46,153 | 13 | $49,133 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 12 | $36,342 | 19 | $38,214 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 6 | $27,739 | 3 | $23,221 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 187 | $51,965 | 207 | $49,266 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 22 | 52 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Track | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 16 | 16 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Institutional Food Workers
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
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
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetic Technician (DTR)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets El Paso Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning 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 Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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