East Mississippi Community College, MS
Public
2-Year • Medium
Associate's College • Transfer and Vocational • Traditional and Non-Traditional Students
Open Admissions
Main Campus
East Mississippi Community College Rankings
Affordability92
Retention19
Graduation1
Earnings7
Diversity56
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at East Mississippi Community College
-
Bachelor’s
82%
Associate’s
18%
Certificate
Assoc
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Construction Trades8%
Education4%
Engineering2%
Engineering Technologies4%
English Language and Literature<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs22%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities12%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies6%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies1%
Personal and Culinary Services5%
Physical Sciences<1%
Precision Production7%
Psychology2%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences1%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into East Mississippi Community College
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Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending East Mississippi Community College
$3K
In-State Tuition
$6K
Out-of-State Tuition
$13K
Average Total Cost
$6K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $6K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $9K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $11K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $10K | $15K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after East Mississippi Community College
29%
Receive Federal Loans
$6K
Median Federal Debt
35%
Repayment Rate
$92
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 67% | 69% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 10% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 4% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 3% | 6% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $6K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $6K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $6K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $6K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $6K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $19K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $11K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $3K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 35% | 41% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 35% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 36% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 37% | 46% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at East Mississippi Community College
67%
Retention Rate
45%
Transfer Rate
33%
Withdrawal Rate
39%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 13% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 39% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 46% | 53% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17% | 48% | 53% |
| Black | 31% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 44% | 51% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36% | 51% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 38% | 44% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after East Mississippi Community College
84%
Employment Rate
$21K
Median Salary
$12K
25 Pctl Salary
$34K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 84% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 83% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 82% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 82% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 82% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $4K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $12K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $21K | $22K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $34K | $35K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $49K | $48K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $21K | $22K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $24K | $25K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $25K | $28K | $35K |
Students
Students at East Mississippi Community College
3,232
Undergraduates
58%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 54% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 46% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 47% | 54% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 45% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 1% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 63% | 59% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 12% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 9% | 14% |
| >$110K | 4% | 9% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near East Mississippi Community College, MS
University of West Alabama
24 miles, SE
Meridian Community College
35 miles, SW
East Central Community College
45 miles, SW
Mississippi University for Women
46 miles, N