East Central College
Union, MO · Public · Associate degree-granting
East Central College, based in Union, Missouri, is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,639 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,916 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 43.0%. Mmedian graduate debt is $9,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.89x. The average net price after financial aid is $13,128 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Secondary Education, Machinist, and Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,916
Graduation Rate
43.0%
Median Debt
$9,500
Average Net Price
$13,128
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.41x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.89x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,639
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
66.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,272
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,680
Pell Grant Rate
33.3%
Federal Loan Rate
7.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$12,281
Income $30K–$48K
$11,895
Income $48K–$75K
$14,271
Income $110K+
$17,560
Student Demographics
Women
66.2%
White
84.9%
Black
1.3%
Hispanic
5.3%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More Races
5.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
36.7%
Accreditations
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Missouri State Board of Nursing — Practical Nursing Programs, Associate Degree Nursing Programs (Accredited)
Programs (32)
Associate (16)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,152 | 285 |
| Registered Nursing | $64,690 | 52 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 44 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 21 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 19 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 11 |
| Music | Not reported | 8 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 6 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 6 |
| Health Services Administration | $48,751 | 6 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 5 |
| Business | Not reported | 5 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $29,392 | 4 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 4 |
| Education | $32,917 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Machinist | Not reported | 42 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 15 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $37,682 | 15 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 13 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 10 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 9 |
| Business | Not reported | 9 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 8 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 7 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $33,687 | 3 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | Associate | 2 |
| Construction Trades, General | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Construction Trades, General | Associate | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Associate | 1 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Missouri
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Missouri
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Missouri
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Missouri
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Missouri
- Most Affordable Colleges in Missouri
- Best ROI Colleges in Missouri
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Missouri
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