East Central College Career Programs

East Central College (referred to as East Central) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Union, MO. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at East Central College is $5,064 for Missouri residents and $6,984 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,692 and the students to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).East Central College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $6,984
  • Number of Programs: 39 programs

East Central 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of East Central College are $5,064 for Missouri residents and $6,984 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 3.11% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at East Central College
Missouri residentsOut of State
2018-2019$3,480$4,896
2019-2020$4,176$5,880
2020-2021$4,272$6,048
2021-2022$4,392$6,168
2022-2023$4,584$6,360
2023-2024$5,064$6,984

Who Accredits East Central College

East Central College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1976 - Current).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

East Central College offers 37 career programs and 2 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 520 students have earned their degrees/certificate at East Central. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at East Central with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 6
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 6
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 program 8
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 8
Education [+] 1 program 31
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)1 program 31
Engineering [+] 1 program 15
Engineering1 program 15
Engineering Technology [+] 2 programs 4
Industrial Technology/Technician1 program 2
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other)1 program 2
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 2
Child Care and Support Services Management1 program 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program 249
General Studies1 program 249
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 programs 6
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 6
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1 program 0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 0
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 8
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 program 3
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 5
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 2 programs 18
Fine/Studio Arts1 program 10
Music1 program 8
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 8 programs (1 online)70
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 program (1 online)6
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 4
Occupational Therapist Assistant1 program 2
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 4
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist1 program 11
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 0
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician1 program 1
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 42
Business [+] 2 programs 10
Business/Commerce1 program 5
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program 5
Total25 programs (1 online)427
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 6
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 6
Engineering Technology [+] 1 program 1
Industrial Technology/Technician1 program 1
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 programs 29
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 21
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1 program 4
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 4
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 25
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 program 8
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 17
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 programs (1 online)25
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 program (1 online)8
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 11
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 6
Business [+] 2 programs 7
Business/Commerce1 program 4
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program 3
Total12 programs (1 online)93

Student Population

At East Central College, there are total 2,692 students. Among them, 473 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 1,056 men and 1,636 women students at East Central. Next table summarizes the student population at East Central.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at East Central College
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,6921,0561,636
American Indian/Native American918
Asian21129
Black/African American341816
Hispanic914150
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander330
White2,4309331,497
Two More833647
Un-Known945
Student Population in Online Programs at East Central
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students2,6924737601,459

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