Nursing at East Central Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at East Central Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
East Central Community College sits in Decatur, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 nursing degrees were awarded at East Central Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at East Central Community College
Distance learning is available at East Central Community College. Among 2,785 students, 1,110 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 909 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at East Central Community College
Rankings can help you compare East Central Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #9 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #14 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #128 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #244 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #314 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1121 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from East Central Community College
Graduates of East Central Community College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,502 |
| 2 years | $52,789 |
| 3 years | $52,515 |
| 4 years | $57,646 |
| 5 years | $69,493 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from East Central Community College report median earnings of $57,646, compared with $32,778 for all East Central Community College graduates — about 76% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from East Central Community College comes in at $9,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at East Central Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at East Central Community College are 91% women (32) and 9% men (3).
Nursing Associate’s Program at East Central Community College
Of the 35 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at East Central Community College, 91% were women (32) and 9% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at East Central Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at East Central Community College, below the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at East Central Community College
This Nursing program at East Central Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 35 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at East Central Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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