Meridian Community College
22.8 mi910 Hwy 19 N, Meridian, MS · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 189
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $4,362
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $37,318
East Central Community College
Decatur, Mississippi. In the 2023-24 award year this school reported 72 awards in the trades we track: diesel mechanic, welding, electrician, carpentry, auto mechanic, HVAC, auto body, machining and CNC.
- Address
- 15738 Highway 15, Decatur, MS 39327
Open in Maps - Website
- www.eccc.edu
- Phone
- (601) 635-2111
- Type
- Public, 2-year
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Federal student aid
- Eligible (Title IV)
- Undergrads (all programs)
- 1,520
Trade programs and graduates
Awards (certificates and degrees) conferred July 2023 to June 2024, first majors, as reported to IPEDS.
| Trade | Program (CIP) | Award levels | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Mechanic | Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0605) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (23); Associate degree (1) | 24 |
| Welding | Welding Technology/Welder (48.0508) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (13) | 13 |
| Electrician | Electrician (46.0302) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (5); Associate degree (5) | 10 |
| Carpentry | Carpentry/Carpenter (46.0201) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (8) | 8 |
| Auto Mechanic | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0604) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (5); Associate degree (2) | 7 |
| HVAC | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0201) | Associate degree (4) | 4 |
| Auto Body | Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (47.0603) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (3) | 3 |
| Machining and CNC | Machine Tool Technology/Machinist (48.0501) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (1); Associate degree (2) | 3 |
What it costs
Published charges for 2025-26, as reported to College Scorecard.
| In-state tuition and fees, per year | $4,660 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees, per year | $6,760 |
| Books and supplies | $1,480 |
| Cost of attendance, per year (incl. living costs) | $13,557 |
| Average net price after grants (aided students) | $5,533 |
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Outcomes
College Scorecard field-of-study results for graduates who received federal aid. Fields are the broader 4-digit program family, so welding and machining share "Precision Metal Working". Earnings are medians for graduates working and not enrolled; cohorts lag several years. Scorecard reports outcomes under the school's federal aid ID, which can combine several branch campuses, so counts can exceed this campus's own graduates.
| Field | Credential | Median pay, 1 yr | Median pay, 5 yrs | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (46.03) | Associate degree | n/a | $56,367 | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working (48.05) | Undergraduate certificate | n/a | $47,509 | n/a |
School-wide College Scorecard measures (all programs, and all campuses that share the federal aid ID):
- Completion rate within 150% of normal time (first-time, full-time students, all programs): 42%
- Median earnings 10 years after entering, all students and programs: $38,159
- Median federal debt of completers, all programs: $6,068
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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. IPEDS unit ID 175643. How we build this list.