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East Central College

East Central College, also known as ECC, is a two-year, community college situated in Union, Missouri, United States. It was established in the year 1968. In addition to its main campus in Union, ECC operates several other centers in Washington, Rolla, and Sullivan. The main campus spreads across an area of more than 110 acres. The college enrolls more than 3,500 students per semester. ECC offers various associate degrees and certificates in diverse areas of study.

East Central College has an active student administration working for the overall development of students. ECC’s campus is home to a variety of student clubs and organizations including ECC Art Club, Pre-Engineering Club, Phi Theta Kappa, and Football Lovers Club.

Campus Location

1964 Prairie Dell Rd
Union, MO 63084
USA
Main Tel: (636) 583-5193
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

East Central College Highlights

Where East Central College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in office and administration, liberal arts, production trades, photography and commercial art, and engineering.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate34925
1-2 year certificate13717
2-4 year degree376
< 1 year certificate11

Students

The student enrollment at East Central College was 3,604 in 2007 (2,239 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,328
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,384
Books and supplies$ 700

Financial Aid: East Central College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  32
Without tenure; working toward tenure  29
Without tenure; tenure not available  2

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (49 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (4 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (5 awarded)

  • Construction Trades

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (18 awarded)

  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (2 awarded)

  • Education
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

ENGINEERING (8 awarded)

  • Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (8 awarded)

  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

LAW (9 awarded)

  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (211 awarded)

  • General Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (39 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
  • Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded)

  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (13 awarded)

  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (53 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (39 awarded)

  • Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (18 awarded)

  • Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (26 awarded)

  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (6 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Selected Careers of Interest

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