East Central University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

East Central University at a glance

• 2,467

  students enrolled

• 868

  degrees and certificates a year

• 34%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $8,683

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,300 in state, $15,810 out of state

• $40,677

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $44,962

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

What students study

AI and data programs

East Central University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around East Central University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Pontotoc County, where the college is.

• 11

  open professional jobs

• 4

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.7%

  unemployment in Pontotoc County

  2026-08 · up 0.8 points from a year earlier

• $62,564

  median household income

  Pontotoc County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, health professions, which lead to programs (1 open), finance (2 open), sales (1 open), operations (2 open).

Hiring most: East Central University (5), Amrize (2), Cintas (1), Driven Brands Holdings (1), Pepsico (1), The Chickasaw Nation (1).

What they hire for: Finance (2), Operations (2), Administration (1), Engineering (1), Programs (1), Sales (1). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Southern Workforce Executive Director.

• Oklahoma Works - American Job Center - AdaAda · 580-332-1533 · 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday,

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is East Central University?

East Central University enrolls about 2,467 students and is a public 4-year institution in Ada, Oklahoma. It awards about 868 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at East Central University?

34% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do East Central University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $40,677 six years after entry and $44,962 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does East Central University offer AI or data science degrees?

East Central University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near East Central University?

11 open professional jobs are listed in Pontotoc County, 4 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. East Central University has the most openings.