East Central College
Union, Missouri · Public · 1,639 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 33 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,281 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,895 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,271 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,999 |
| $110k and up | $17,560 |
| All families (average) | $13,128 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $40,152 | +$5,343 | clears the bar | $7,820 | 1.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $64,690 | +$29,881 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,682 | +$2,873 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,687 | -$1,122 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $29,392 | -$5,417 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $48,751 | +$13,942 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Education, General | Associate's Degree | $32,917 | -$1,892 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 33% of students receive Pell grants · 48% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.