About East Mississippi Community College
East Mississippi Community College offers an array of traditional and online degree programs to expand workforce and academic possibilities. From EMCC’s original home in Scooba, Mississippi, it has expanded into seven campus locations in eastern Mississippi serving residential, commuter, and distance learning students.
Online learning opportunities at EMCC range from business to math and science, adult basic education, allied health nursing, and more. Students with work and family obligations can pursue their academic goals with the flexibility of these eLearning programs. EMCC offers more than 450 classes online each semester. In addition, online coursework meets the same quality standards of the school’s traditional on-campus programs.
Some distinct qualities of EMCC online include:
- Scheduled start and stop dates with due dates
- Students can work at any time from any location
- Great option for self-motivated students
Accreditation & Licensing
East Mississippi Community College is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Type:
2-year, PublicHighest Level Offered:
Associate's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 4,708 ; Graduate: Not applicablePercent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 46% ; Graduate: Not applicableGraduation Rate:
42%Transfer Rate:
16%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$33,772Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$9,006Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
62%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$7,002Credit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
East Mississippi Community College is located in Mississippi
Mississippi at a Glance:

Top Majors in Mississippi:
Top Incentives in Mississippi:
- Mississippi HELP Grant: Up to $3,000 annually
Top Career Pathways in Mississippi:
- Entry Level: Process Engineer ($60,000)
- Mid Level: Manufacturing Manager ($85,000)
- Senior Level: Plant Director ($130,000+)
- Required Education: BS Engineering
- Certifications: Six Sigma, PE











