East Central Community College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,260

14% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$6,111

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

2,380

64% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

32.7%

246 Graduates

About

East Central Community College is a higher education institution located in Newton County, MS. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at East Central Community College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (310 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (27 degrees), and Child Care Provider (15 degrees).

In 2022, 539 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at East Central Community College. 60.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (311 degrees), 2.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (144 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at East Central Community College is $3,260, which is $−4,852 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at East Central Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 322 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at East Central Community College is $3,260, which is $4,852 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,111.

In 2022, 74% of undergraduate students attending East Central Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,260

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at East Central Community College was $3,260. The cost of tuition at East Central Community College is $−4,852 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$6,111

2022 Value

3.61%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 East Central Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,111. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of East Central Community College grew by 3.61%.

This chart compares the average net price of East Central 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.

Other Student Expenses

$5,045

Room and Board

$1,480

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at East Central Community College was of $5,045 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 0.558% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,480. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at East Central Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at East Central Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 22.9% with respect to 2021, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at East Central 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at East Central Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 322 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 Central Community College had a total enrollment of 2,380 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at East Central Community College is 1,523 students and the part-time enrollment is 857. This means that 64% of students enrolled at East Central Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at East Central Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.9% White, 28% Black or African American, 5.76% Hispanic or Latino, 5.59% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.77% Two or More Races, 0.63% Asian, and 0.168% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at East Central Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.5%), followed by White Male (21.5%) and Black or African American Female (16.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at East Central Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,380 students. The full-time enrollment at East Central Community College is 1,523 and the part-time enrollment is 857. This means that 64% of students enrolled at East Central Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2022 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 Central Community College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), East Central Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,306 enrolled students
Black or African American
666 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
137 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at East Central Community College is 54.9% White, 28% Black or African American, 5.76% Hispanic or Latino, 5.59% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.77% Two or More Races, 0.63% Asian, and 0.168% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 36 students (1.51%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 111 more women than men received degrees from East Central Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at East Central Community College is white (311 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (144 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at East Central Community College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (310 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (27 degrees) and Child Care Provider (15 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at East Central Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (310 degrees awarded), Construction (15 degrees), and Precision Production (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Central Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (94,021 people), Other managers (68,814 people), Construction managers (45,762 people), Software developers (36,519 people), and Education administrators (27,240 people).

The most specialized majors at East Central Community College in 2022 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (310 degrees awarded), Construction (15 degrees), Precision Production (18 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees), and Human Sciences (15 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Central Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at East Central Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (310 degrees awarded), Construction (15 degrees), Precision Production (18 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (32 degrees), and Human Sciences (15 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Central Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (190,258 people), Construction (114,154 people), Computer Systems Design (62,710 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (57,242 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (49,739 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
310 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
27 degrees awarded
Child Care Provider
15 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at East Central Community College was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 310 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at East Central Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

214

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

325

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 214 degrees were awarded to men at East Central Community College, which is 0.658 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (325).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 113 degrees were awarded to men at East Central Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.574 times less than the 197 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 197 degrees were awarded to men at East Central Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.74 times more than the 113 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 31% of students graduating from East Central Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at East Central Community College is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.03% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
311 degrees awarded
Black or African American
144 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at East Central Community College is white (311 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (144 degrees).

1.11% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
182 degrees awarded
White Male
129 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
91 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at East Central Community College is white female (182 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (129 degrees).

Operations

East Central Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $10.2M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 43.9k (0.432%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, East Central Community College had a total salary expenditure of 37.6M. East Central Community College employs 82 Instructors. Most academics at East Central Community College are Female Instructor (51), and Male Instructor (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Central Community College are: Service, with 33 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 24 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 21 employees.

Endowment

$10.2M

2022 Endowment

15.5%

growth from 2021

East Central Community College has an endowment valued at about $10.2M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of East Central Community College grew 15.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.97M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at East Central 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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.43M - Federal
$3.41M - State
$32.1k - Local

As of 2022, East Central Community College received $3.43M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.41M from state grants and contracts, and $32.1k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$11.6M

2022 Salaries

3.15%

growth from 2021

In 2022, East Central Community College paid a median of $11.6M in salaries, which represents 30.9% of their overall expenditure ($37.6M) and a 3.15% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.84% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.911% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.36M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, East Central Community College paid a total of $4.36M to 82 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

82 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

33 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at East Central Community College was Instructor with 82 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Central Community College were Service with 33 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at East Central Community College was Female Instructor with 51 employees, and Male Instructor with 31 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at East Central Community College.

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