East Central Community College

East Central Community College is a public two-year institution located in Decatur, Mississippi, in a remote rural setting. The college enrolls 2,712 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 40.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 39% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 62% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a broad range of technical and health programs, including certificates in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer and Information Systems Security, Architectural Engineering Technologies, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, Carpentry, Electrician, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Diesel Mechanics Technology, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Welding Technology, Surgical Technology, and Registered Nursing. Programs are offered at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located in rural Decatur, East Central Community College serves as a key workforce training provider for central Mississippi. Its extensive trades, technology, and health program offerings address the needs of both local employers and students in surrounding communities.