Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 47.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $28,471
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $6,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 32.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $64/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $57,318 | $7,100 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $31,133 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $20,687 |
Outcomes Overview
East Arkansas Community College graduates enter the workforce with manageable debt loads. The median debt of $6,000 creates monthly payments of just $64, representing only 2.7% of typical graduate income. This debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.21 ranks among the lowest for community colleges nationwide. The 94.2% employment rate reflects strong demand for graduates in healthcare support, manufacturing, and agricultural services that dominate eastern Arkansas. Many graduates work as medical assistants, welders, and heavy equipment operators in the region's rice mills and steel plants. Others transfer to four-year universities with minimal debt burden. The combination of low borrowing costs and solid employment outcomes in a rural economy creates a strong return on investment for career-focused students.