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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. |
HighlightsWhere 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)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 378 | 33 | | 1-2 year certificate | 110 | 13 |
StudentsStudent 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)| Item | Cost |
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| 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 MealsEast Central Community College provides on-campus housing for 593 of its 2,168 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
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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) 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 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) 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
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