East Central Community College
Public in Decatur, MS. 19 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering culinary, Drafting/CAD, electrician, HVAC and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 14 | $56,685 | $11,377 | $129 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 15 | $17,138 | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 22 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (certificate): graduates earned $17,138 one year out, 26% below the national median for cosmetology certificate programs ($23,061).
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (certificate): graduates earned $56,685 one year out, 14% above the national median for CNA & LPN certificate programs ($49,706).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Meridian Community College (Meridian, MS), about 23 miles away
- East Mississippi Community College (Scooba, MS), about 45 miles away
- Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture (Laurel, MS), about 52 miles away
- University of West Alabama (Livingston, AL), about 55 miles away
- Jones County Junior College (Ellisville, MS), about 59 miles away
Before you apply
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Electrician & Power Line: Do your classroom hours count toward my state's licensing requirement?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.