El Camino Community College District

El Camino Community College District is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Torrance, CA. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $7,144 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 19,944 and it offers 49 programs.

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at El Camino Community College District is $7,144 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
56% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,634 (exclude student loans).
ECC 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$7,144
Average Financial Amount$5,634

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

El Camino Community College District offers 49 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 3,724 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at El Camino Community College District
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate100
2 Years Certificate450451
4 Years Certificate300
Total4903,724

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 451 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 3,273 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 0 completers-
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations0-
Total0
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 3 completers-
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations3-
Architecture [+] 2 completers-
Architectural Technology/Technician2-
Communication and Journalism [+] 3 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric0-
Journalism0-
Radio and Television3-
Communications Technologies [+] 6 completers-
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant2-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects4-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 32 completers-
Information Technology1-
Computer Science31-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 24 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist24-
Engineering Technology [+] 6 completers-
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician4-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician2-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 8 completers-
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation8-
Work and Family Studies [+] 106 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant104-
Apparel and Textiles2-
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management0-
Legal Studies [+] 24 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal24-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 67 completers$26,200
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies67$26,200
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 57 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration7-
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician7-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting37-
Forensic Science and Technology6-
Construction Trades [+] 1 completers-
Building Construction Technology1-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 35 completers-
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair4-
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician2-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician0-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician5-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician24-
Precision Production Trades [+] 3 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist2-
Welding Technology/Welder1-
Cabinetmaking and Millwork0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 8 completers-
Fashion/Apparel Design1-
Graphic Design0-
Music3-
Visual and Performing Arts (other)4-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 35 completers-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)16-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist19-
Business [+] 31 completers-
Business Administration and Management15$15,500
Retail Management2-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping5-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science2-
Real Estate3-
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations4-
Total451
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0 completers-
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation0-
Precision Production Trades [+] 0 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist0-
Total0
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 3 completers-
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations3-
Architecture [+] 3 completers-
Architectural Technology/Technician3-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 4 completers-
Ethnic Studies4-
Communication and Journalism [+] 136 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric101-
Journalism11-
Radio and Television24-
Communications Technologies [+] 5 completers-
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant5-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 10 completers-
Information Technology10-
Computer Science0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 7 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist7-
Education [+] 0 completers-
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education0-
Engineering [+] 33 completers-
Pre-Engineering33-
Engineering Technology [+] 6 completers-
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician1-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician5-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 35 completers-
Japanese Language and Literature13-
French Language and Literature2-
Spanish Language and Literature13-
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation7-
Work and Family Studies [+] 109 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant100-
Apparel and Textiles4-
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management5-
Legal Studies [+] 18 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal18-
English Language and Literature [+] 57 completers-
English Language and Literature57-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 836 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies585-
Humanities/Humanistic Studies251-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 24 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences24-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 116 completers-
Mathematics116-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 320 completers-
Biological and Physical Sciences320-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 41 completers-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies2-
Health and Physical Education/Fitness2-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science37-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 6 completers-
Philosophy6-
Physical Sciences [+] 140 completers-
Physical Sciences79-
Astronomy0-
Chemistry14-
Geology/Earth Science3-
Physics44-
Psychology [+] 252 completers-
Psychology252-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 131 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration105-
Criminal Justice/Police Science0-
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician26-
Social Sciences [+] 241 completers-
Anthropology13-
Economics51-
Geography4-
Political Science and Government41-
Sociology132-
Construction Trades [+] 1 completers-
Building Construction Technology1-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 21 completers-
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair1-
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician8-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician11-
Precision Production Trades [+] 3 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist2-
Welding Technology/Welder1-
Cabinetmaking and Millwork0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 87 completers-
Visual and Performing Arts7-
Dance1-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts10-
Art/Art Studies61-
Music8-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 99 completers-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)8-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist19-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer0-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician0-
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse72-
Business [+] 399 completers-
Business Administration and Management376-
Office Management and Supervision1-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping10-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1-
Real Estate6-
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations5-
History [+] 37 completers-
History37-
Total3,273

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 19,944 students are attending at El Camino Community College District. There are 336 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 453 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 26 to 1 (3.85%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 808 (full-time) and 454 (part-time).
The graduation rate of El Camino Community College District is 35% and transfer-out rate is 7%. The retention rate is 71% at the school.
ECC 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population19,944
Graduation Rate35%
Number of Faculty789
Student to Faculty Ratio26 to 1

Student Population at ECC

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 19,675 students enrolled into El Camino Community College District. By gender, 9,055 male and 10,620 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for El Camino Community College District.
Student Population By Gender
El Camino Community College District
TotalMaleFemale
Total19,6759,05510,620
Full-time6,6633,1983,465
Part-tme13,0125,8577,155
There are 2,271 White (11.54%), 2,617 Black/African American (13.30%), 9,151 Hispanic (46.51%), 2,281 Asian (11.59%), and 12,436 students with other races attending El Camino Community College District. 314 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at El Camino Community College District
TotalMaleFemale
Total19,6759,05510,620
American Indian/Native American341123
Asian2,2811,1291,152
Black/African American2,6171,0411,576
Hispanic9,1514,0365,115
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander703040
White2,2711,2421,029
Two More713352361
Un-Known2,2241,0391,185
Non-resident Alien314175139
El Camino Community College District offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
10,947 students (55.64% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 6,118 students (31.10% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for El Camino Community College District.
Distance Learning Student Population at El Camino Community College District
Number of Students
Total19,675
Enrolled Online Exclusively10,947
Enrolled Some Online Courses6,118
Not in Online Courses2,610
By age range, at El Camino Community College District, 6,338 students are aged 20 to 24 (32.21% of total students), 7,613 students are aged below 20 (38.69%), 591 students are aged above 50 (4.99%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at El Camino Community College District
TotalMaleFemale
Total19,6759,05510,620
Under 182,0571,0021,055
Age 18-195,5562,8002,756
Age 20-213,5991,7831,816
Age 22-242,7391,3381,401
Age 25-292,3519941,357
Age 30-341,270481789
Age 35-39732241491
Age 40-49780229551
Age 50-64491144347
Over 641004357

Directory and Accreditation Information

El Camino Community College District is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1952 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of El Camino Community College District.
16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA
310-532-3670

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