ECPI College Of Technology

Highlights

• More than 40 years of career education experience
• Bachelor degrees can be earned in 2.5 years and associates in 1.5 years
• Flexible scheduling with day, evening, and online classes
• Graduates have been hired by more than 3800 U.S. employers
• Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (CCSACS)

About the School

ECPI has specialized in career education for over 40 years. The school offers undergraduate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in technology, business, health sciences, and culinary. Its programs emphasize coursework that has real-world application.

The school notes that it has been nationally ranked by the Community College Week publication for the number of graduates in its associate degree programs for Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.

Academic Programs

ECPI is featuring the following career education program areas:

• Technology – Programs offered cover: Electronics Engineering, Biomedical Technology, Information Technology, Network Security, Game Development, Simulation, Wireless Systems, Web Development, Database Programming and Mechatronics.
• Business – Areas of study cover Business Administration and Accounting.

Learning Options

• Online classes and programs are available
• Programs combine professional and general education courses to facilitate the blending of knowledge and skills

Faculty

Educators are academic specialists with real-world experience, they come to campus with professional expertise in the areas they teach. Staff members make themselves available to students for tutoring assistance and advising. A team approach is commonly taken for helping students.

Student Life

ECPI's student population is mostly made up of adults of varying ages with work experience and are seeking new careers or career advancement. Students at ECPI vary in age. Some students come directly from high school.

ECPI's Career Services runs career preparation workshops that teach students resume preparation, interviewing and networking techniques and other skills that focus on obtaining employment. The school notes that its graduates have landed jobs with over 3800 different employers in the U.S.

Admissions and Financial Aid

The application process starts as soon as a student contacts one of ECPI College of Technology Admission Officers.

The Financial Aid Department help those who qualify through the application process. Aid may come from a variety of: Grants and Federal Student Loan Programs, Military Tuition Assistance, Work-Study, Veterans Benefits and the Tuition Assistance Student Loan Program (TASL). Payment plans are in place to allow students to pay by credit or debit card, by phone, using a checking or savings account and there's an option for online bank payments.