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Elizabethtown Community And Technical College

Elizabethtown Community And Technical College

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College was formed in 2004 by the consolidation of Elizabethtown Community College and the Elizabethtown Technical College. It is one of 16 colleges under the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, the campus is spread across 80 acres of land and offers enrollment to more than 5,000 students every year. In addition, classes are also held in:

  • Bardstown
  • Brandenburg
  • Greensburg
  • Hardinsburg
  • Leitchfield
  • Munfordville

ECTC offers a number of degree programs in subjects like allied health and nursing, business studies, construction technology, electricity, engineering technology and manufacturing, environment, protection and natural resources, human services, information technology, education and quality management systems. Transfer degrees in various areas of study are also awarded by the college.

Overview of Elizabethtown Community And Technical College

ECTC is in a small city, in Elizabethtown, KY. The school is classified as a public college. Students at ECTC earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include mechanics and repair.

ECTC Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as ECTC offers open admission.

Faculty

Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

ECTC, in 2007, had 5,506 students (3,470 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting ECTC

Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
600 College Street Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701-3081
General Phone: (270) 769-2371
http://www.elizabethtown.kctcs.edu

ECTC Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts190liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Business And Management123business management
Mechanics And Repair104automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, diesel mechanics, HVAC, industrial electronics tech, appliance repair
Nursing And Emergency Medicine97registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Medical Administration87medical secretary
Family And Social Work56child care provider, social work
Construction Trades47electrician, plumbing, carpentry
Engineering Technician37engineering technology, drafting, quality control tech
Computer Science And Engineering28computer and info science, data processing tech
Office And Administration22executive secretary
Security And Law Enforcement14criminal justice and administration
Medical Support And Technology14radiation therapist
Production Trades11machine shop assistant, welding
Education And Teaching9teacher aide
Cooking And Culinary Arts1chef training

Number of programs and degrees for ECTC in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree45921
Award of less than 1 academic year31017
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years7114

ECTC Student Body

In 2007, ECTC had a total enrollment of 5,506 students (3,470 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White83%
Black8%
Hispanic2%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown5%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1919%
20-2115%
22-2412%
25-2915%
30-3410%
35-398%
40-4912%
50-646%
65+1%

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

ResidencePercent
Kentucky99%

ECTC Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %
Part-Time46 %

ECTC Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

ECTC Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,760
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,280
Books and supplies$ 800

Financial Aid:
ECTC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 199100)

ECTC Faculty

ECTC has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2431
Non-tenured, but on tenure track915
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2718

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*2*
Associate professorcalendar year3$56,6800*
All faculty totalcalendar year4$63,2162*

*: 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
Professoracademic year12$60,31624$59,713
Associate professoracademic year25$46,91816$47,225
Assistant professoracademic year11$40,3639$40,212
Instructoracademic year8$35,14213$36,017
All faculty totalacademic year56$46,81962$48,691

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

ECTC Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technology, General
Quality Control Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

ECTC Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets ECTC Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 3%ECTC % of degrees in medical adminstration
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%ECTC Number of students
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%ECTC Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%ECTC Number of degree programs
% of degrees in business and management
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%ECTC % of degrees in business and management
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%ECTC % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%ECTC % of degrees in family and social work
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%ECTC % of degrees in mechanics and repair
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
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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