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East Central Community College is found in Decatur, Mississippi. 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.
The school is known for its programs in music and engineering.
East Central Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 2,410 in 2005 at the school.
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. East Central Community College offers students meal plans. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"As a public, two-year institution, East Central Community College seeks to meet the educational needs of traditional and non-traditional students from its five-county support district of Newton, Leake, Neshoba, Scott and Winston Counties. In addition to students from the rural five-county district which is serves, East Central also serves a limited number of out-of-district, out-of-state, adn international students. The College is committed to accessibility through its open door admissions policy, affordable cost, varied offerings, and support services. In a continuing effort to meet these needs, the College, through its board of trustees, administration, faculty, and staff conceives its purpose to be to provide instruction and service. To achieve its instructional goals, the College provides programs of instruction which incorporate knowledge and skills applicable to life in a complex world society. In addition to offering its students opportunities for their mental, physical, and emotional development, the College, as a service provider, also offers the constituencies of the district counties opportunities for assistance for growth and advancement. To successfully fulfill its purpose, East Central Community College provides, at minimum cost, a variety of programs which include senior college or university parallel, technical, health-related, vocational, adult, and remedial education. In addition, the College provides quality instruction through voice, video and electronic technologies to enable the students to attain their educational goals. The College further subscribes to and provides for self-improvement, continuing education and community services, workforce training, small business development, career exploration resources, special workshops, and other opportunities."
More complete details are provided below.
East Central Community College
275 West Broad Street
Decatur, MS 39327-0129
http://www.eccc.edu
East Central Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 85 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, pre-nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 68 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Education And Teaching | 40 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 40 | surgical tech, pre-pharmacy, dental hygienist, clinical lab tech |
| Family And Social Work | 29 | child care provider, adult development and aging |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 28 | computer programming, computer networking, data processing tech, computer science |
| Office And Administration | 27 | administrative assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 27 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair |
| Construction Trades | 25 | electrician, carpentry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 19 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Engineering Technician | 18 | electronics tech, drafting |
| Production Trades | 14 | welding, machinist |
| Business And Management | 13 | business management |
| Medical Adminstration | 12 | medical office assistant |
| Engineering | 11 | engineering |
| Medicine | 8 | pre-veterinary, pre-med, pre-dentistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | health and physical education, occupational therapy |
| Music | 4 | music, voice |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 3 | cosmetology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | forestry, wildlife management |
Number of programs and degrees for East Central Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 404 | 39 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 79 | 12 |
In 2005, East Central Community College had a total enrollment of 2,410 students (2,034 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 32% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 9% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 97% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
East Central Community College offers campus housing for 558 of its 2,034 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Decatur, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 7 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,525 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,625 |
| Room and board | $ 2,660 |
| Room charge | $ 950 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,710 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,260 |
Financial Aid:
East Central Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 240400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 26 | 46 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $34,871 | 6 | $39,410 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $34,871 | 6 | $39,410 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 25 | $38,160 | 38 | $45,128 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $38,160 | 38 | $45,128 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 73 | 28 | 101 |
| Football | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 15 | 32 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
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
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
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
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC
Music, General
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
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets East Central Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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