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East Central Community College

East Central Community College, also known as ECCC, is located in Decatur, Mississippi, United States. It was established in the year 1928. ECCC is a part of the Mississippi Virtual Community College (MSVCC). Students are offered degrees in a wide variety of academic areas including agriculture, business administration, physical education, computer science, engineering, and veterinary medicine. There are also distance learning options available to outstation students.

East Central Community College is home to many student clubs and organizations. These include the Ac’cents, Drum Line, Wall ‘O’ Sound Band, and Gospel Choir. The college's athletic teams are known as the Warriors. ECCC students participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, football, and golf.

Campus Location

275 West Broad Street
Decatur, MS 39327-0129
USA
Main Tel: (601) 635-2111
Web Site

The campus is in a rural area.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in education and teaching, medicine, and engineering.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate37833
1-2 year certificate11013

Students

Student enrollment was 2,281 in 2007-2008 (2,168 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 1,523
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,623
Room$ 1,150
Board$ 1,780
Books and supplies$ 1,200
Other$ 3,210

Financial Aid: East Central Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

East Central Community College provides on-campus housing for 593 of its 2,168 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (17 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (27 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (12 awarded)

  • Computer Programming/Programmer
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

  • Forestry

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (22 awarded)

  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (2 awarded)

  • Cooking and Related Culinary Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (49 awarded)

  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING (3 awarded)

  • Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (14 awarded)

  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (18 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • Social Work

FINE ARTS (1 awarded)

  • Fine Arts and Art Studies

HOSPITALITY (3 awarded)

  • Hospitality Administration/Management

LIBERAL ARTS (109 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (22 awarded)

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded)

  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (25 awarded)

  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE (19 awarded)

  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
  • Pre-Dentistry Studies
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

MUSIC (2 awarded)

  • Music Performance

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (102 awarded)

  • 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 (4 awarded)

  • Athletic Training/Trainer

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (10 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

PRODUCTION TRADES (19 awarded)

  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Welding Technology/Welder

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (2 awarded)

  • Psychology

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List of Mississippi colleges

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