East Arkansas Community College

Forrest City, AR · Public · Associate degree-granting

A public institution in Forrest City, Arkansas, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, East Arkansas Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 554 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $28,471 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 49.0%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $6,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.75x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,220 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Ground Transportation, Biology, Health Services, and Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$28,471
Graduation Rate
49.0%
Median Debt
$6,000
Average Net Price
$7,220
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.94x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.75x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
554
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
69.6%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$3,300
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,380
Pell Grant Rate
25.2%
Federal Loan Rate
2.1%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$6,888
Income $30K–$48K
$6,777
Income $48K–$75K
$8,888

Student Demographics

Women
66.6%
White
41.3%
Black
48.6%
Hispanic
3.4%
Asian
0.5%
Two or More Races
3.6%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
32.3%

Accreditations

Programs (27)

Associate (7)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $35,810 31
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 11
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 11
Teacher Education Not reported 10
Registered Nursing $76,339 10
Business Not reported 8
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (15)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $34,929 151
Ground Transportation Not reported 99
Biology Not reported 61
Health Services $58,763 56
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 34
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 26
Teacher Education Not reported 22
Practical Nursing Not reported 17
Business Administration & Management Not reported 15
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 14
Machinist Not reported 14
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 11
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 5
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 4
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 3
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Human Development & Family Studies Associate 2
Building Construction Undergraduate Certificate 2
Business Administration & Management Associate 2
Business Operations Undergraduate Certificate 2
Business Operations Associate 1

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