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Elgin Community College

Elgin Community College, also known as ECC, is a U.S. post-secondary educational institution which awards associate of arts degrees. It was established in 1949 as part of Elgin Area School District U46. ECC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.

ECC is home to various student clubs and organizations for the overall development of students. Some of the important clubs are Alpha Beta Gamma Business Honor Society, Anime Club, Chinese Club of ECC, ECC Surgical Technology Organization (ESTO), and Future Teachers Club.

ECC’s athletic department fields various sports teams. The student athletes compete in regional and national tournaments in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference. They participate in various sports including baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and tennis. The sports teams are nicknamed the Spartans.

Campus Location

1700 Spartan Drive
Elgin, IL 60123-7193
USA
Main Tel: (847) 697-1000
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Large number of students.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

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

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
< 1 year certificate79932
Associate77133
1-2 year certificate19422

Students

Student enrollment was 9,613 in 2007-2008 (6,457 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 9,424
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 11,349
Books and supplies$ 1,700

Financial Aid: Elgin Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  105
Without tenure; working toward tenure  21
Without tenure; tenure not available  1

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (25 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Accounting and Business/Management
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Marketing/Marketing Management
  • Retailing and Retail Operations
  • Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (4 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (139 awarded)

  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  • Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
  • Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

DESIGN (22 awarded)

  • Design and Visual Communications
  • Graphic Design

ENGINEERING (7 awarded)

  • Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (32 awarded)

  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Manufacturing Technology/Technician
  • Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (73 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • Social Work

FINE ARTS (6 awarded)

  • Fine/Studio Arts

HOSPITALITY (17 awarded)

  • Hospitality Administration/Management
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LAW (33 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (380 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (266 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA (6 awarded)

  • Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
  • Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (85 awarded)

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC (1 awarded)

  • Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (337 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (7 awarded)

  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (34 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
  • Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
  • Office Management and Supervision
  • Word Processing

PRODUCTION TRADES (46 awarded)

  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Tool and Die Technology/Technician
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (106 awarded)

  • Biological and Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (84 awarded)

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (5 awarded)

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION (49 awarded)

  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

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