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East Central University

Ada, OK ecok.edu 2,157 students

East Central University's campus is situated on 135 acres in Ada, Oklahoma, a location that offers a smaller town environment within driving distance of larger cities. The university is comprised of 37 buildings. Students can find courses not only on the main campus but also at satellite locations and online. Its proximity to the Arbuckle Wilderness and several lakes offers outdoor recreation opportunities.

Programs
14
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$38,987
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$8,032
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $17,542/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. East Central University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 40% of students receive Pell Grants; 55% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $6,438 $25,752
$30K – $48K $7,127 $28,508
$48K – $75K $10,162 $40,648
$75K – $110K $14,790 $59,160
$110K+ $14,395 $57,580
Sticker price (no aid) $8,032 $32,128
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at East Central University

14 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
85
$71,297/yr High 22.3x
Accounting Compare across schools →
64
$46,419/yr Very High 13.4x
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63
$45,779/yr Very High 13.2x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
59
$38,401/yr High 14.4x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
57
$41,437/yr Moderate 13.5x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
55
$40,370/yr High 12.4x
Biology Compare across schools →
46
$32,077/yr High 16.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
41
$34,597/yr High 9.8x
English Compare across schools →
39
$40,559/yr Very High 11.0x
History Compare across schools →
39
$31,159/yr High 8.7x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
35
$37,389/yr Low 10.6x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
34
$29,616/yr Moderate 10.2x
Human Services Compare across schools →
33
$32,083/yr Moderate 12.2x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
27
$24,638/yr High 6.7x