East Central Community College
Decatur, Mississippi · Public · 1,520 undergraduates
Of 5 programs with reported earnings, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical Mississippi high-school graduate (about $30,928/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 36 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,575 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,371 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,427 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,900 |
| $110k and up | $12,412 |
| All families (average) | $5,240 |
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 | $34,510 | +$3,582 | clears the bar | $5,279 | 1.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $66,539 | +$35,611 | clears the bar | $7,665 | 0.2 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,023 | +$21,095 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $24,115 | -$6,813 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,895 | +$8,967 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 39% of students receive Pell grants · 36% 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.