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Estrella Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountain Community College, also referred to as EMCC, is a public, coeducational, community college located in Avondale, Arizona, United States. It was established in 1992. The College grants admission to more than 12,000 students annually.

The academic divisions of the College include the following:

  • Instructional Computing
  • Liberal Arts
  • Library
  • Nursing Program
  • Occupational Education
  • Science and Math

The sports teams of the College are called the Lions. The official mascot is the Mountain Lion. The College boasts of a state-of-the-art fitness center that helps students stay in shape. The college's Wellness Program helps students improve their health through its many sports and recreational programs.

Overview of Estrella Mountain Community College

The campus of Estrella Mountain Community College is in Avondale, AZ, which is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Estrella Mountain Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in art studies and business and management.

Estrella Mountain Community College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Estrella Mountain Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Estrella Mountain Community College had 5,973 students enrolled (3,087 full-time equivalent).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Estrella Mountain Community College provides opportunities for our students to achieve success in educational and personal goals. We are an institute of higher education serving the West Valley communities through: * General Education * Transfer Education * Developmental Education * Workforce Development * Community Education * Student Support Services"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Estrella Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountain Community College
3000 N Dysart Rd
Avondale, AZ 85323-1000
General Phone: (623) 935-8000
http://www.emc.maricopa.edu

Estrella Mountain Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts233liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Art Studies180art studies
Business and Management155business, business administration, business management, organizational behavior, international business, accounting, business and related services, MIS
Computer Science and Engineering55computer networking, computer services management, computer support, computer applications programming, system administration, systems analyst, computer and info science, computer product certification, ...
Nursing and Emergency Medicine41registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Education and Teaching39education courses, elementary school teaching, education, adult education
Science36physical sciences, natural sciences
Security and Law Enforcement18criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration
Cooking and Culinary Arts17chef training, personal and culinary services
Medical Support and Technology12speech pathology
Family and Social Work5social work
Office and Administration4office data entry, administrative assistant
Therapy and Counseling3psychology
Hospitality3hotel management
Engineering Technician0energy systems tech
Mechanics and Repair0computer repair

Number of programs and degrees for Estrella Mountain Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree44531
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years27713
Award of less than 1 academic year7917

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Estrella Mountain Community College had a total enrollment of 5,973 students (3,087 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White42%
Black8%
Hispanic34%
Asian5%
American Indian2%
Unknown9%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1818%
18-1925%
20-2113%
22-249%
25-2910%
30-348%
35-396%
40-497%
50-643%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Arizona95%
(International Students)3%
California1%

Estrella Mountain Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time59 %
Part-Time36 %

Estrella Mountain Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Estrella Mountain Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,734
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,894
Books and supplies$ 1,120

Financial Aid:
Estrella Mountain Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3156300)

Estrella Mountain Community College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year32$73,89746$72,218
All faculty totalacademic year32$73,89746$72,218

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

Estrella Mountain Community College Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Organizational Behavior Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Personal and Culinary Services, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

SCIENCE
Natural Sciences
Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

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Estrella Mountain Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Estrella Mountain Community College Apart:

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% of degrees in art studies
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Estrella Mountain Community College % of degrees in art studies
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Estrella Mountain Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Estrella Mountain Community College Number of students
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Estrella Mountain Community College % of degrees in business and management
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Estrella Mountain Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Estrella Mountain Community College Minority % of student body
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 20%Estrella Mountain Community College Number of degree programs
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
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
Has ROTC (air force)

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