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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.
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.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
East Central Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 2,281 in 2007-2008 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.
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.
East Central Community College
275 West Broad Street
Decatur, MS 39327-0129
General Phone: (601) 635-2111
http://www.eccc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 109 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 102 | registered nursing, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, pre-nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 49 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching |
| Business and Management | 27 | business management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 25 | surgical tech, pre-pharmacy, medical coding |
| Construction Trades | 22 | electrician, carpentry |
| Mechanics and Repair | 22 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC |
| Production Trades | 19 | welding, machinist |
| Medicine | 19 | medical preparatory, pre-med, pre-dentistry |
| Family and Social Work | 18 | child care provider, social work courses |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 17 | cosmetology |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | drafting, electronics tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | computer programming, computer networking |
| Office and Administration | 10 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Medical Administration | 5 | medical secretary |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 4 | athletic trainer |
| Hospitality | 3 | hospitality management |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Therapy and Counseling | 2 | psychology |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 2 | culinary arts |
| Music | 2 | music performance |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | forestry |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts studies |
Number of programs and degrees for East Central Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 378 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 110 | 13 |
In 2007-2008, East Central Community College had a total enrollment of 2,281 students (2,168 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 35% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 7% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 94% |
| State unknown | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 23 % |
East Central Community College offers campus housing for 593 of its 2,168 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,523 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,623 |
| Room and board | $ 2,930 |
| Room charge | $ 1,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,780 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,210 |
Financial Aid:
East Central Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 240400)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $41,298 | 6 | $51,601 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $41,298 | 6 | $51,601 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 27 | $44,256 | 44 | $49,649 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $44,256 | 44 | $49,649 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 60 | 21 | 81 |
| Track | 20 | 12 | 32 |
| Football | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Basketball | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
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
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
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
Social Work, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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 ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets East Central Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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