East Mississippi Community College

www.eastms.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,500

2023 Average Net Price

$4,876

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,642

61.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

41.8%

299 Graduates

About

East Mississippi Community College is a higher education institution located in Kemper County, MS. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at East Mississippi Community College were Pre-Nursing Studies (76 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (74 degrees), and General Business (54 degrees).

In 2023, 1,011 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at East Mississippi Community College. 53.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (535 degrees), 1.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (401 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at East Mississippi Community College is $3,500, which is $−4,753 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at East Mississippi Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 998 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at East Mississippi Community College is $3,500, which is $4,753 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,876.

In 2023, 62% of undergraduate students attending East Mississippi Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,500

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at East Mississippi Community College was $3,500. The cost of tuition at East Mississippi Community College is $−4,753 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of East Mississippi Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,876

2023 Value

7.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 East Mississippi Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,876. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of East Mississippi Community College grew by 7.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of East Mississippi Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,370

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at East Mississippi Community College was of $5,370 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.57% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at East Mississippi Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at East Mississippi Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 15.1% with respect to 2022, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at East Mississippi Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at East Mississippi Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 998 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

East Mississippi Community College had a total enrollment of 3,642 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at East Mississippi Community College is 2,247 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,395. This means that 61.7% of students enrolled at East Mississippi Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at East Mississippi Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46% Black or African American, 44.5% White, 2.91% Hispanic or Latino, 1.04% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.04% Asian, and 0.357% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at East Mississippi Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (27.6%), followed by White Male (24.5%) and White Female (22.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at East Mississippi Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,642 students. The full-time enrollment at East Mississippi Community College is 2,247 and the part-time enrollment is 1,395. This means that 61.7% of students enrolled at East Mississippi Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at East Mississippi Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at East Mississippi Community College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), East Mississippi Community College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at East Mississippi Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,676 enrolled students
White
1,621 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
106 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at East Mississippi Community College is 46% Black or African American, 44.5% White, 2.91% Hispanic or Latino, 1.04% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.04% Asian, and 0.357% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 69 more women than men received degrees from East Mississippi Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at East Mississippi Community College is white (535 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (401 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at East Mississippi Community College is Pre-Nursing Studies (76 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (74 degrees) and General Business (54 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at East Mississippi Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (78 degrees awarded), Precision Production (78 degrees), and Agriculture (27 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Mississippi Community College are Other managers (62,061 people), Construction managers (45,873 people), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (30,085 people), Chief executives & legislators (20,917 people), and Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (20,279 people).

The most specialized majors at East Mississippi Community College in 2023 are Construction (78 degrees awarded), Precision Production (78 degrees), Agriculture (27 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (66 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (44 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Mississippi Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at East Mississippi Community College are Construction (78 degrees awarded), Precision Production (78 degrees), Agriculture (27 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (66 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (44 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Mississippi Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by East Mississippi Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Pre-Nursing Studies
76 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
74 degrees awarded
General Business
54 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at East Mississippi Community College was Pre-Nursing Studies with 76 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at East Mississippi Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

471

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

540

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 471 degrees were awarded to men at East Mississippi Community College, which is 0.872 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (540).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at East Mississippi Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 67 degrees were awarded to men at East Mississippi Community College in Welding Technology, which is 8.38 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 74 degrees were awarded to men at East Mississippi Community College in Health Information & Medical Records Technology, which is 7.4 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 27% of students graduating from East Mississippi Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at East Mississippi Community College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
535 degrees awarded
Black or African American
401 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at East Mississippi Community College is white (535 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (401 degrees).

5.54% of degree recipients (56 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
289 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
255 degrees awarded
White Female
246 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at East Mississippi Community College is white male (289 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (255 degrees).

Operations

East Mississippi Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $147k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 868k (589%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, East Mississippi Community College had a total salary expenditure of 48.3M. East Mississippi Community College employs 111 Instructors. Most academics at East Mississippi Community College are Male Instructor (56), and Female Instructor (55).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Mississippi Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 49 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 38 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 33 employees.

Endowment

$147k

2023 Endowment

1.42%

growth from 2022

East Mississippi Community College has an endowment valued at about $147k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of East Mississippi Community College grew 1.42% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.65M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at East Mississippi Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$16.6M

2023 Salaries

6.63%

growth from 2022

In 2023, East Mississippi Community College paid a median of $16.6M in salaries, which represents 34.4% of their overall expenditure ($48.3M) and a 6.63% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.367% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.19% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.77M

Instructional Salaries

111

Number of Employees

In 2023, East Mississippi Community College paid a total of $6.77M to 111 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

111 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

49 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at East Mississippi Community College was Instructor with 111 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Mississippi Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 38 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 33 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at East Mississippi Community College was Male Instructor with 56 employees, and Female Instructor with 55 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at East Mississippi Community College.

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