Ivy Tech Community College - East Central is one of the campuses of Ivy Tech Community College. It enrolls more than 110,000 students every year. Ivy Tech is one of the most affordable colleges in Indiana and it offers more than 150 programs in diverse areas of study. Ivy Tech Community College - East Central offers degrees and certifications through the following schools:
Students at Ivy Tech lead a very active life. There are several clubs and organizations on campus, including SkillsUSA, Phi Theta Kappa and The Early Childhood Education Club.
Learn more about Ivy Tech by reading an exclusive interview with the college's career director.
Students attend Ivy Tech East Central in Muncie, IN, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Ivy Tech East Central degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering.
Applicants to Ivy Tech East Central appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 5,637 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Ivy Tech Community College East Central
4301 S Cowan Rd
Muncie, IN 47302-9448
General Phone: (765) 289-2291
http://www.ivytech.edu/muncie/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 173 | medical assistant, mental health services tech, dental assistant, radiographer, surgical tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 165 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Business and Management | 82 | business management, accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 44 | industrial production tech, drafting, electronics tech |
| Office and Administration | 33 | executive secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 33 | computer and info science, information technology |
| Education and Teaching | 23 | early childhood education |
| Construction Trades | 22 | construction trades, pipefitting, electrician, masonry, carpentry |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 18 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Therapy and Counseling | 17 | physical therapist assistant |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant |
| Hospitality | 6 | hospitality administration |
| Mechanics and Repair | 6 | automobile mechanics |
Number of programs and degrees for Ivy Tech East Central in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 446 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 204 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, Ivy Tech East Central had a total enrollment of 5,637 students (4,279 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Muncie, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,930 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,879 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,060 |
Financial Aid:
Ivy Tech East Central participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 992400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 37 | 59 |
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 | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $57,349 | 15 | $49,354 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $41,407 | 37 | $41,043 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $37,089 | 6 | $40,042 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $44,129 | 59 | $43,326 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ivy Tech East Central Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
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
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