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, New York (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 and liberal arts.
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 12,657 enrolled students in 2005.
More complete details are provided below.
Erie Community College
121 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203
General Phone: (716) 842-2770
Admissions Phone: (716) 851-1588
Financial Aid Phone: (716) 851-1681
http://www.ecc.edu
Erie Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 775 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities, geography |
| Business And Management | 183 | business management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 150 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police, fire services administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 137 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 130 | dental hygienist, opticianry, respiratory care tech, dental lab tech, medical lab tech, radiation therapist |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 73 | chef training, restaurant and catering management, pastry |
| Mechanics And Repair | 56 | automobile mechanics, communications install and repair, autobody repair, HVAC |
| Media | 55 | communication studies, printing equipment operation |
| Engineering Technician | 55 | computer systems tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, mechanical drafting, architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, industrial tech, industrial production tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 49 | information science, computer and info science, webmastering, web design |
| Office And Administration | 46 | office management, general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 38 | child care management, community organization |
| Law | 31 | legal assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 29 | dietitian assistant, occupational therapist assistant, parks and recreation management |
| Construction Trades | 25 | property management, construction trades, building inspection and management |
| Medical Adminstration | 24 | medical office management, medical records tech |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 22 | construction management |
| Engineering | 17 | engineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | community health services, substance abuse counseling |
| Education And Teaching | 10 | physical education teaching |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 2 | science tech, chemical tech |
| Production Trades | 2 | machine shop assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Erie Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,851 | 49 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 73 | 10 |
In 2005, Erie Community College had a total enrollment of 12,657 students (9,888 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (716) 851-1588
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Erie Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1068400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (716) 851-1681
Erie Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 166 | 151 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 33 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 107 | $72,336 | 92 | $71,046 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $61,809 | 31 | $60,364 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $55,022 | 21 | $53,737 |
| Instructor | academic year | 32 | $40,073 | 40 | $38,367 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 185 | $63,147 | 184 | $60,167 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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
Construction Trades, Other
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
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 Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
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
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
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
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
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
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 8% | ![]() |
| % 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 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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 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
Has ROTC (army)
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