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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.
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Campus Location275 West Broad Street
Decatur, MS 39327-0129
USA
Main Tel: (601) 635-2111
Web Site The campus is in a rural area. |
East Central Community College HighlightsWhere East Central Community College 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 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 400 | 37 | | 1-2 year certificate | 85 | 13 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at East Central Community College was 2,281 in 2007 (1,964 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,523 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,623 | | Room | $ 950 | | Board | $ 1,710 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 | | Other | $ 2,470 |
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.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 81 |
Housing and MealsEast Central Community College provides on-campus housing for 600 of its 1,964 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (11 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (28 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (21 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (26 awarded) - Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (46 awarded) - Elementary Education and Teaching
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (7 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (12 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (16 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
FINE ARTS (1 awarded) - Fine Arts and Art Studies
HOSPITALITY (4 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (106 awarded) - American Government and Politics (United States)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (23 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (14 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (19 awarded) - Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE (17 awarded) - Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC (2 awarded) - Piano and Organ
- Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (89 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (3 awarded) - Health and Physical Education
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (17 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES (18 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
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