Edmonds Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Edmonds Community College is located in Lynnwood, Washington. It was established in 1967 and is governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges. The college enrolls more than 15,000 students annually. Its campus is spread across an area of 50 acres. It offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.

The student body at Edmonds Community College includes students from over 60 other countries. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations. Its official mascot is the Triton. Edmonds fields five athletic teams, which compete in the Northern Region of the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, office and administration, and law.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Quarter.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 8,989 in 2009-2010 (6,476 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 55% of the student body. About 17% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Edmonds Community College provides on-campus housing for 230 of its 6,476 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (185 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management
• E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Fashion Merchandising
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
• International Business/Trade/Commerce
• Marketing
• Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (207 awarded)

• Computer Graphics
• Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
• Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (48 awarded)

• Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
• Building/Property Maintenance and Management
• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Construction Trades

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (12 awarded)

• Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
• Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (19 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING (1 awarded)

• Chemical Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (64 awarded)

• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Engineering Technology
• Robotics Technology/Technician

HOSPITALITY (29 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management
• Tourism and Travel Services Management
• Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (33 awarded)

• Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping
• Plant Nursery Operations and Management

LAW (103 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (543 awarded)

• English Language and Literature/Letters
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDIA (4 awarded)

• Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (42 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
• Medical Reception/Receptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (85 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
• Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

MEDICINE (7 awarded)

• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (43 awarded)

• Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (1 awarded)

• Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (159 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
• Office Management and Supervision

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (22 awarded)

• Construction Management

SCIENCE (18 awarded)

• Physical Sciences

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (15 awarded)

• Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling