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Erie Community College, also known as ECC, is the 4th leading community college in the state of New York. Founded in 1946, ECC has main campuses located in Buffalo, Orchard Park and Williamsville, and enrolls over 10,000 students currently. The university offers more than 50 associate degree programs, training programs and non-credit courses to the students.
The athletics teams of ECC are nicknamed The Kats. They participate in swimming, hockey, golf, cross country, bowling, basketball, soccer, volleyball and various other sports events. The university has more than 60,000 alumni. 'Baby' Joe Mesi, the famous heavyweight boxer, and Joel Giambra, the former Country Executive, are notable alumni of the college.
Erie Community College is located in Buffalo, NY (a large city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Erie Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media.
Erie Community College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Erie Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 13,053 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
More complete details are provided below.
Erie Community College
121 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203
General Phone: (716) 842-2770
http://www.ecc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 688 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities, geography |
| Business and Management | 232 | business management, entrepreneurship |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 159 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police, fire services administration |
| Medical Support and Technology | 138 | dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, opticianry, dental lab tech, radiation therapist, dental assistant, medical lab tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 106 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics and Repair | 99 | communications install and repair, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, autobody repair, HVAC |
| Family and Social Work | 75 | child care management, community organization, social service professions |
| Engineering Technician | 60 | architectural engineering tech, industrial tech, computer systems tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical drafting, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 56 | information science, web design, computer and info science, computer security, webmastering, computer support |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 55 | restaurant and catering management, chef training, pastry |
| Media | 48 | communication studies, printing equipment operation |
| Office and Administration | 29 | office management, administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Education and Teaching | 28 | physical education teaching, teacher aide |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 27 | dietitian assistant, occupational therapist assistant, parks and recreation management |
| Law | 23 | legal assistant, court reporting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 21 | community health services, substance abuse counseling |
| Medical Administration | 19 | medical office management, medical records tech |
| Construction Trades | 18 | property management, building inspection and management |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 16 | construction management |
| Engineering | 6 | engineering |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 1 | chemical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Erie Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,774 | 46 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 130 | 18 |
In 2007-2008, Erie Community College had a total enrollment of 13,053 students (10,553 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 97% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Buffalo, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,327 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,314 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Erie Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1068400)
Erie Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 146 | 145 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 36 | 39 |
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 | 84 | $76,016 | 89 | $74,604 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $67,108 | 12 | $64,396 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $59,097 | 23 | $56,346 |
| Instructor | academic year | 53 | $42,876 | 60 | $42,048 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 182 | $62,930 | 184 | $61,040 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Geography
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
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
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Erie Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | 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 Has ROTC (army)
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