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
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
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 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Arkansas
- Lowest Debt Colleges
- Highest Earning Colleges in Arkansas
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Arkansas
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Arkansas
- Most Affordable Colleges in Arkansas
- Best ROI Colleges in Arkansas
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