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East Central Community College

East Central Community College

East Central Community College, also known as ECCC, is a junior college located in Decatur, Mississippi, United States. It was established in the year 1928. ECCc provides a wide range of courses in various areas of study including the arts, science, and business. In addition, if offers several career oriented, health care, and technical courses. Students can also apply to the distance education and adult education programs.

ECCC is home to several men's and women's sports teams. Their teams are named the Warriors. They compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II and the MACJC Sports Tournament. The Warriors participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, golf, softball, and tennis, among others.

Overview of East Central Community College

East Central Community College is found in Decatur, MS. Decatur is a rural area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at East Central Community College.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.

East Central Community College Selectivity

East Central Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Body

Students numbered 2,281 in 2007 at the school.

Student Life

East Central Community College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The College, located in east central Mississippi, is a public, open door, comprehensive, two-year institution of higher education that values and demonstrates accessibility, affordability, excellence and integrity in teaching and learning by providing university transfer education, career-technical programs, workforce development services, and basic skills offerings to meet the life-long learning needs of its diverse students and community."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting East Central Community College

East Central Community College
275 West Broad Street
Decatur, MS 39327-0129
General Phone: (601) 635-2111
http://www.eccc.edu

East Central Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts106liberal arts and humanities, American government and politics
Nursing And Emergency Medicine89registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, pre-nursing, EMT paramedic
Education And Teaching46elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching
Business And Management28business management
Construction Trades26electrician, carpentry
Mechanics And Repair23automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, industrial mechanics
Computer Science And Engineering21computer networking, data processing tech, computer and info science, computer programming
Medical Support And Technology19surgical tech, pre-pharmacy
Production Trades18welding, machinist
Office And Administration17administrative assistant, office data entry
Medicine17medical preparatory, pre-med, pre-veterinary, pre-dentistry
Family And Social Work16child care provider
Medical Administration14medical secretary
Engineering Technician12drafting, electronics tech
Beauty And Cosmetology11cosmetology
Engineering7engineering
Therapy And Counseling4psychology
Hospitality4hospitality management
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy3health and physical education
Music2piano, voice
Agricultural Science And Management1agriculture
Fine Arts1fine arts studies

Number of programs and degrees for East Central Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree40037
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years8513

Student Body

In 2007, East Central Community College had a total enrollment of 2,281 students (1,964 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White56%
Black34%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
American Indian9%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1929%
20-2126%
22-2412%
25-2911%
30-348%
35-396%
40-495%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Mississippi94%
State unknown5%

East Central Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time67 %
Part-Time23 %

East Central Community College Room and Board (2007)

East Central Community College offers campus housing for 600 of its 1,964 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Decatur, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

East Central Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,523
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,623
Room and board$ 2,660
Room charge$ 950
Board (meal plan) charge$ 1,710
Books and supplies$ 1,200
Other expenses$ 2,470

Financial Aid:
East Central Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 240400)

East Central Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2952

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year3$39,3326$51,081
All faculty totalcalendar year3$39,3326$51,081

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year25$42,33046$47,995
All faculty totalacademic year25$42,33046$47,995

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

East Central Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total602181
Track201232
Football23023
Basketball5914
Baseball12012

East Central Community College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant

FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Surgical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies

MUSIC
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

East Central Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets East Central Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%East Central Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% students on athletic fin. aid
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 12%East Central Community College % students on athletic fin. aid
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%East Central Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in medicine
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%East Central Community College % of degrees in medicine
% of degrees in engineering
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%East Central Community College % of degrees in engineering
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%East Central Community College Number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%East Central Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers athletic scholarships

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