Founding
Edgecombe Technical Institute opened as an extension unit of Wilson County Technical Institute in 1967. In August 1968, the new school held its first classes.
Facilities
| Tarboro campus | 120 acres, 11 buildings |
| Rocky Mount campus | 1 city block, 3 buildings |
Operating Budget
$34.9 million
ECC Foundation
| Total Assets | $2,053,852 |
| Endowed Net Assets | $1,565,903 |
Student Enrollment
Curriculum Students
| Fall 2016 | 2,329 |
| Spring 2017 | 2,151 |
Continuing Education Students
| Fall 2015 – Summer 2016 | 9,082 |
Curriculum Students
Fall 2016
| Average Age | 30 |
| Female | 75% |
| Male | 25% |
| Part-time students | 60% |
| Employed while enrolled | 48% |
| Edgecombe County Residents | 45% |
| Out-of-county residents | 55% |
Continuing Education Students
| Female | 47% |
| Male | 53% |
Tuition and Fees
2017
| In-state per semester hour | $76 + $1 activity fee, $1 technology fee, $1 parking & security fee Maximum $1,256 per semester (16+ hours) |
| Out-of-state per semester hour | $268 + $1 activity fee, $1 technology fee, $1 parking & security fee Maximum $4,328 per semester (16+ hours) |
Financial Aid
Federal Financial Aid
| Students receiving PELL grants | 97% (2,568 students) |
| Average award amount | $2,865 |
| Total PELL awards | $11,617,806 |
ECC Foundation Assistance
| Scholarships available | 100 |
| Average award amount | $100 – 1,000 |
| Total scholarships | $75,000 |
Offerings
Curriculum Programs
| Degree programs | 44 |
| Diploma programs | 24 |
| Certificate programs | 63 |
| Collaborative high school diploma programs | 7 |
| Collaborative high school certificate programs | 24 |
Continuing Education Programs
| Classes (Fall 2015 – Summer 2016) | 1,078 |
- Occupational Extension – Computer Skills, Effective Teacher Training, Introduction to Electronics Manufacturing, Introduction to Tire Manufacturing, Home Care Aide, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt & Black Belt, Medication Aide, NAI Refresher, NAII Refresher, Nurse Aide I & II, Phlebotomy, Real Estate, Safety/OSHA/Hazcom/Hazwoper Training, Spanish, Workplace Spanish for EMS & Firefighters, Welding, etc.
- Human Resources Development – Career Readiness Certification Prep; Interview, Resumé, Application (IRA) Workshop; Job Smart for the 21st Century; NC Works; On Target Employment; Technology in the Workplace; Transitions to Employment; etc.
- College & Career Readiness – Adult HS Diploma Program, Compensatory Education, English as a Second Language, High School Equivalency Program, Pre-Curriculum Remediation, etc.
- Small Business Center – Small Business Consulting, Starting Your Own Business, etc.
- Special Programs – Alive@25/Defensive Driving, Community Theatre, Community Service, Early Educator Certification Renewal, Ed2Go online courses, Food & Wine Appreciation, Gunsmithing, Historic Preservation, Hobbies and Crafts, Notary Public, Tourism, Upholstery, etc.
- Public Safety – ACLS, Correctional Training, CPR, EMS & EMT, Firefighter Training, Law Enforcement & K9 Training, PALS
Online Education (Fall 2015 & Spring 2016)
| Courses | 201 |
| Students | 2,121 |
Types of Online Learning:
- Online – Internet-based instruction
- Hybrid – A blend of online instruction and traditional classroom instruction
- Information Highway – Two-way video instruction
Library
| Print volumes | 31,641 |
| Electronic resources | 1,320 |
| Computers, printers, copiers | 66 |
| Information Literacy orientations and classes | 64 |
Faculty & Staff
| Full-time curriculum faculty | 79 |
| Part-time curriculum faculty | 98 |
| Full-time staff | 92 |
| Student/instructor ratio | 15:1 |
Curriculum Faculty Degrees
| Doctorate degree | 6% |
| Master’s degree | 60% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 19% |
| Associate’s degree | 7% |
| Diplomas & other credentials | 8% |