East Central Community College

Decatur, MS · Public · Associate degree-granting

A public institution in Decatur, Mississippi, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, East Central Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,520 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $32,421 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 37.8%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $5,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.89x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,240 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Human Development & Family Studies, and Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$32,421
Graduation Rate
37.8%
Median Debt
$5,500
Average Net Price
$5,240
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.09x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.89x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,520
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
60.1%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$4,160
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,260
Pell Grant Rate
39.1%
Federal Loan Rate
6.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$4,575
Income $30K–$48K
$4,371
Income $48K–$75K
$6,427
Income $110K+
$12,412

Student Demographics

Women
57.2%
White
50.3%
Black
31.8%
Hispanic
6.8%
Asian
0.2%
Two or More Races
2.9%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
34.0%

Accreditations

Programs (32)

Associate (14)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $34,510 262
Registered Nursing $66,539 30
Human Development & Family Studies $24,115 18
Business Administration & Management Not reported 10
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 9
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 6
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 6
Computer Systems Networking Not reported 5
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 5
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 5
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 4
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 3
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 3
Hospitality Management Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (11)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 22
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 15
Practical Nursing $52,023 14
Business Administration & Management Not reported 11
Machinist $39,895 9
Carpentry Not reported 5
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 4
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 4
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 4
Accounting Not reported 3
Business Operations Not reported 3
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate 2
Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate 2
Culinary Arts and Related Services Undergraduate Certificate 1
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate Certificate 1
Human Development & Family Studies Undergraduate Certificate 1
Business Operations Associate 1
Hospitality Management Undergraduate Certificate 1

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