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East Central Community College

About this college

East Central Community College is a public institution in Decatur, MS. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.

Who it serves

Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.

Programs with graduate earnings 8 Certificate and associate pathways shown below
Average net price / year $5,240 Use the family-income table below for a more relevant estimate
Program value Rated by program Compare earnings with estimated total cost
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Programs & graduate outcomes

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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Outstanding Value 5.1× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $53,502
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $69,493
Est. total cost $10,480 Net price × program length
Median debt $7,665
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 1.9× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $20,131
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $36,481
Est. total cost $10,480 Net price × program length
Median debt $5,279
Math in school Low
Math on job N/A
Work characteristics Remote potential: Low

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Poor Value 1.4× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $15,163
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $22,630
Est. total cost $10,480 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating Poor Value 1.3× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $13,462
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $29,399
Est. total cost $10,428 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Low
Math on job Low
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

Culinary Arts and Related Services.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation N/A Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Low
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

Culinary Arts and Related Services.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation N/A Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $10,480 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Low
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
Varies
Value Rating N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation N/A Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High

Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation N/A Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
Affordability

What does this cost for a family like mine?

Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0–$30,000$4,575
$30,001–$48,000$4,371
$48,001–$75,000$6,427
$75,001–$110,000$9,900
$110,001+$12,412

How the fit ratings work

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