C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
43/100 · earnings-weighted

East Central Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Decatur, Mississippi 39327
Outcomes
C
50/100
Affordability
A
82/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
C+
57/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,523
Total Enrollment
39%
Graduation Rate
62%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,721
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near East Central Community College ▼

17% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$174,063
Avg Monthly Rent
$765
1-Year Change
+5.4%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at East Central Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$32,421
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$28,873
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$5,500
Median debt at graduation
36.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
39.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 17% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 40th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MS wage index 0.68). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at East Central Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$59,183$66,539-18%#932 of 962#589$7,665
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$17,810$34,510-22%#885 of 947#624$5,279
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$21,950$24,115-29%#90 of 93#79—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The East Central Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $174,063
  • Avg rent near campus: $765/mo — vs ~$189/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 39323 (5.7% cap, Chunky)

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🏆 Where East Central Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#23
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,560 $5,660
Room $1,700
Board $2,470
Total Cost (On-Campus) $13,039 $15,139

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
65%
Receive Pell Grants
9%
Take Out Loans
$6,721
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,154
$30,001 - $48,000$5,301
$48,001 - $75,000$7,067
$75,001 - $110,000$8,539
$110,001+$10,934

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 284 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 35 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 28 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 24 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 20 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 19 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 13 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 11 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 10 grads/yr Electrician 10 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 8 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 8 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 7 grads/yr Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 7 grads/yr Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General 7 grads/yr Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians 5 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 5 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 4 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 4 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from East Central Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Student Demographics

2,523
Total Students
59%
Women
65%
Traditional Age (18-24)
17%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Hispanic 7%
Black 31%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 65%
Off-Campus (Renters) 17%
With Family 18%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~436 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 29%
Hybrid (Some Online) 38%
Fully Online 34%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 65%
25-64 (Adult) 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at East Central Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend East Central Community College?
Tuition at East Central Community College is $3,560 for in-state students and $5,660 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,721.
What is the graduation rate at East Central Community College?
The graduation rate at East Central Community College is 39%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is East Central Community College a good school?
East Central Community College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend East Central Community College?
East Central Community College has a total enrollment of 2,523 students.
Is there rental demand near East Central Community College?
Yes! Approximately 17% of students at East Central Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 436 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology