East Central College
Public two-year college in Union, MO that costs an average of $13,353 a year after financial aid and graduates 47% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$13,353
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
47%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$41,402
PublicTown (distant)1,639 undergraduates
Cost of East Central College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $20,184 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,392 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $7,896 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| Average net price after aid | $13,353 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $12,083 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,064 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,388 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,648 |
| $110,001+ | $17,629 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with East Central College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 47% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 67% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $37,725 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $41,402 |
| Rank in Missouri (earnings) | 9th of 19 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $8,740 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $99 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 38% |
| Students with federal loans | 10% |
Majors and programs at East Central College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (17)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | 86 | $42,296 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 7 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 13 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 92 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 9 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 22 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | 2 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 18 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 10 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 38 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 28 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 12 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (26)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 94 | $67,035 | $11,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 565 | $32,344 | $11,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 5 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 9 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 42 | — | $13,250 |
| Business/Commerce | 15 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 1 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 16 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | 2 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 16 | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Engineering | 30 | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 23 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 10 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 12 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 4 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Music | 17 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 13 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 73 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Missouri
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Area College | Park Hills | $9,448 | — | $38,739 |
| Three Rivers College | Poplar Bluff | $9,000 | — | $36,182 |
| North Central Missouri College | Trenton | $13,084 | — | $42,741 |
| State Technical College of Missouri | Linn | $15,991 | — | $59,085 |
| Jefferson College | Hillsboro | $6,878 | — | $43,443 |
| Crowder College | Neosho | $9,098 | — | $39,215 |
| State Fair Community College | Sedalia | $9,656 | — | $38,956 |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | West Plains | $12,068 | — | $39,358 |
About East Central College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Union, MO |
| Setting | Town (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 1,639 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | eastcentral.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does East Central College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $20,184 a year (tuition and fees: $4,392 in-state, $7,896 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,353 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,083.
How much do East Central College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $41,402 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 9th of 19 similar colleges in Missouri.
What is East Central College's graduation rate?
47% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 67% of first-year students return for a second year.