East Mississippi Community College

www.eastms.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,600

2.86% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$4,341

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.911%

on Student Loans

2024 Enrolled Students

3,841

62.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

47.7%

275 Graduates

Costs

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

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,341.

In 2024, 49% of undergraduate students attending East Mississippi Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,600

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

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

This chart compares the tuition costs of East Mississippi Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,341

2024 Value

11%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 East Mississippi Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,341. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of East Mississippi Community College grew by 11%.

This chart compares the average net price of East Mississippi Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

49% of undergraduate students at East Mississippi Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 21% with respect to 2023, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at East Mississippi Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.911%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at East Mississippi Community College was 0.911%, which represents 5 out of the 549 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

East Mississippi Community College had a total enrollment of 3,841 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at East Mississippi Community College is 2,386 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,455. This means that 62.1% of students enrolled at East Mississippi Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at East Mississippi Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.5% Black or African American, 39.7% White, 2.79% Hispanic or Latino, 1.41% Asian, 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.573% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at East Mississippi Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (29.8%), followed by White Male (22.9%) and White Female (20.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at East Mississippi Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,841 students. The full-time enrollment at East Mississippi Community College is 2,386 and the part-time enrollment is 1,455. This means that 62.1% of students enrolled at East Mississippi Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at East Mississippi Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

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 Mississippi Community College was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), East Mississippi Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at East Mississippi Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
1,940 enrolled students
White
1,526 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
107 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at East Mississippi Community College is 50.5% Black or African American, 39.7% White, 2.79% Hispanic or Latino, 1.41% Asian, 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.573% Two or More Races. 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, 145 students (3.78%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 76 more women than men received degrees from East Mississippi Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at East Mississippi Community College is white (465 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (386 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at East Mississippi Community College is Pre-Nursing Studies (72 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (54 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (48 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at East Mississippi Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (74 degrees awarded), Construction (55 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (71 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Mississippi Community College are Registered nurses (1,496,596 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,652 people), Medical & health services managers (164,247 people), Pharmacists (136,285 people), and Physicians (113,906 people).

The most specialized majors at East Mississippi Community College in 2024 are Precision Production (74 degrees awarded), Construction (55 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (71 degrees), Agriculture (16 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (36 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Mississippi Community College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at East Mississippi Community College are Precision Production (74 degrees awarded), Construction (55 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (71 degrees), Agriculture (16 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (36 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Mississippi Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,608,043 people), Outpatient care centers (280,000 people), Elementary & secondary schools (276,361 people), Offices of physicians (204,101 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (173,582 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by East Mississippi Community College.

Most Common (2024)

Welding Technology
56 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
40 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
34 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at East Mississippi Community College was Welding Technology with 56 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at East Mississippi Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

422

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

498

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 422 degrees were awarded to men at East Mississippi Community College, which is 0.847 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (498).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at East Mississippi Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 69 degrees were awarded to men at East Mississippi Community College in Welding Technology, which is 34.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 66 degrees were awarded to men at East Mississippi Community College in Pre-Nursing Studies, which is 11 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 35% of students graduating from East Mississippi Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
465 degrees awarded
Black or African American
386 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at East Mississippi Community College is white (465 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (386 degrees).

1.85% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
399 degrees awarded
White Female
375 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
324 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at East Mississippi Community College is white male (399 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (375 degrees).

Operations

East Mississippi Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $159k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 818k (513%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, East Mississippi Community College had a total salary expenditure of 52.1M. East Mississippi Community College employs 95 Instructors. Most academics at East Mississippi Community College are Male Instructor (49), and Female Instructor (46).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Mississippi Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 48 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 42 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 employees.

Endowment

$159k

2024 Endowment

8.34%

growth from 2023

East Mississippi Community College has an endowment valued at about $159k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of East Mississippi Community College grew 8.34% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.25M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at East Mississippi Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$17.8M

2024 Salaries

7.44%

growth from 2023

In 2024, East Mississippi Community College paid a median of $17.8M in salaries, which represents 34.2% of their overall expenditure ($52.1M) and a 7.44% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.63% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.367% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$5.82M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, East Mississippi Community College paid a total of $5.82M to 95 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.6% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Mississippi Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 48 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 42 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 employees.

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Tuition Costs

Average Net Price

Financial Aid by Income Level

Student Loan Default Rate

Enrollment

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Operations

Endowment

Salary Expenditure

Instructional Salaries

Occupations by Share

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