East Central Community College

https://www.eccc.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $3,560
    2024 Average Net Price
    $6,729
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,785
    52.8% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    36.1%
    209 Graduates

    About

    East Central Community College is a higher education institution located in Newton County, MS. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at East Central Community College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (284 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (35 degrees), and Child Care Provider (11 degrees).

    In 2024, 524 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at East Central Community College. 61.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (312 degrees), 2.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (126 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at East Central Community College is $3,560, which is $−4,600 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at East Central Community College is $3,560, which is $4,600 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,729.

    In 2024, 56% of undergraduate students attending East Central Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $3,560
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at East Central Community College was $3,560. The cost of tuition at East Central Community College is $−4,600 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $6,729
    2024 Value
    0.119%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 East Central Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,729. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of East Central Community College grew by 0.119%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $5,425
    Room and Board
    $1,480
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at East Central Community College was of $5,425 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.24% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,480. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    56%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    6%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    56% of undergraduate students at East Central Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 5.08% with respect to 2023, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    East Central Community College had a total enrollment of 2,785 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at East Central Community College is 1,471 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,314. This means that 52.8% of students enrolled at East Central Community College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at East Central Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.4% White, 34.7% Black or African American, 7.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.34% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.98% Two or More Races, 0.323% Asian, and 0.108% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at East Central Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.6%), followed by White Male (20.6%) and Black or African American Female (16.2%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    52.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at East Central Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,785 students. The full-time enrollment at East Central Community College is 1,471 and the part-time enrollment is 1,314. This means that 52.8% of students enrolled at East Central Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    60%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at East Central Community College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), East Central Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,320 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      967 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      220 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at East Central Community College is 47.4% White, 34.7% Black or African American, 7.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.34% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.98% Two or More Races, 0.323% Asian, and 0.108% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 40 students (1.44%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 120 more women than men received degrees from East Central Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at East Central Community College is white (312 degrees awarded). There were 2.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (126 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at East Central Community College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (284 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (35 degrees) and Child Care Provider (11 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at East Central Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (284 degrees awarded), Construction (18 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (38 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Central Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (94,908 people), Other managers (74,221 people), Construction managers (50,834 people), Software developers (42,123 people), and Education administrators (28,746 people).

    The most specialized majors at East Central Community College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (284 degrees awarded), Construction (18 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (38 degrees), Precision Production (16 degrees), and Human Sciences (11 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Central Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at East Central Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (284 degrees awarded), Construction (18 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (38 degrees), Precision Production (16 degrees), and Human Sciences (11 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Central Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (200,432 people), Construction (123,136 people), Computer Systems Design (70,164 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (62,125 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (56,209 people).

    The most specialized majors at East Central Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (284 degrees awarded), Construction (18 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (38 degrees), Precision Production (16 degrees), and Human Sciences (11 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by East Central Community College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Diesel Mechanics Technology
      23 degrees awarded
    2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      20 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      20 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at East Central Community College was Diesel Mechanics Technology with 23 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    202
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    322
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 202 degrees were awarded to men at East Central Community College, which is 0.627 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (322).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 106 degrees were awarded to men at East Central Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.596 times less than the 178 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 178 degrees were awarded to men at East Central Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.68 times more than the 106 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    33%
    100% Completion Time
    39%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 33% of students graduating from East Central Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      312 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      126 degrees awarded
    3. American Indian or Alaska Native
      37 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at East Central Community College is white (312 degrees awarded). There were 2.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (126 degrees).

    1.34% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      227 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      221 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      219 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at East Central Community College is white female (227 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (221 degrees).

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    Operations

    East Central Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $11M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 110k (1%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, East Central Community College had a total salary expenditure of 37.1M. East Central Community College employs 86 Instructors, 2 No academic ranks. Most academics at East Central Community College are Female Instructor (46), Male Instructor (40), and Male No academic rank (2).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Central Community College are: Service, with 34 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 31 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees.

    Endowment

    $11M
    2024 Endowment
    9.98%
    growth from 2023

    East Central Community College has an endowment valued at about $11M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of East Central Community College grew 9.98% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.61M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $12.2M
    2024 Salaries
    0%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, East Central Community College paid a median of $12.2M in salaries, which represents 33% of their overall expenditure ($37.1M) and a 0% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.38% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.15% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $3.85M
    Instructional Salaries
    88
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, East Central Community College paid a total of $3.85M to 88 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Central Community College were Service with 34 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 31 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees.

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