Carnegie Category
Associate's - Public Rural-serving Medium
Offered Degrees
AS, Certificate
Online Courses
Not Offered
Total Programs
105
Offered Degrees at ECC
Elgin Community College is categorized by Associate's - Public Rural-serving Medium by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Elgin Community College offers 105 programs through on-site (classroom) only. It offers Associate's and Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 38 | 0 |
| Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate | 10 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 32 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 25 | 0 |
| Total | 105 | 0 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
ECC Associate's Programs
Elgin Community College offers Associate's degree with 38 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Associate's degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | ✕ | 4 | $21,100 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 36 | |
| Engineering | ✕ | 36 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | ✕ | 10 | - |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 574 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 574 | $28,900 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 193 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✕ | 193 | $31,500 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | - | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 26 | |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 23 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | - | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 127 | |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Histologic Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | ✕ | - | - |
| Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 76 | $52,500 |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | - | - |
ECC Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs
Elgin Community College offers Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree with 10 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Protective Services Operations | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 75 | |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 75 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 375 | - |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | ✕ | 97 | - |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 29 | - |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 226 | - |
ECC Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Elgin Community College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 32 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 79 | |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Computer Support Specialist | ✕ | 31 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 63 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant | ✕ | 45 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 21 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 18 | |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 77 | |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 77 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 176 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 77 | - |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 72 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 40 | |
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 29 | - |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Transportation and Materials Moving [+] | ✕ | 95 | |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 95 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 18 | |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 96 | |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 33 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 33 | - |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | ✕ | 28 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Retailing and Retail Operations | ✕ | 1 | - |
ECC 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Elgin Community College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 25 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 1-2 Years Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | - | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 25 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 649 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 649 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 26 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 21 | |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Transportation and Materials Moving [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 43 | |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | - | - |
| Histologic Technician | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | - | - |
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