East Central Community College Partners with Mississippi State
A perfect partnership
You started your educational journey at East Central Community College, now it's time to finish it at State. If you got your associate of applied science degree at ECCC, keep the momentum going and get your bachelor's degree at MSU. Mississippi State University is proud to offer special benefits for the graduates and staff of ECCC.
Mississippi State and East Central have entered into an agreement in the spirit of cooperation and to mutually recognize each other as quality institutions of higher learning. The purpose of the agreement is to help ECCC students who transfer to MSU carry with them most of the credits they have already earned.
MSU is the perfect fit for working adults who need a degree to boost their careers but can't fit traditional schooling into their busy lives. That's why hundreds of companies, associations, school districts, municipalities, and other organizations choose Mississippi State as their partner in educating their workforce and graduates.
Recommended Degrees for East Central Community College Students
The College of Professional and Continuing Studies at Mississippi State University offers a wide range of degree programs to prepare you for today’s most competitive job markets. Explore these Bachelor of Applied Science programs that fit well with East Central Community College students' Associate of Applied Science degrees. Explore these and other programs to find the right fit for your life and career goals.
Reasons to Choose MSU as Your Co-Pilot
The ECCC2MSU Promise
We accept up to 60 credits from your AAS degree.
Flexible
With the BAS program online, MSU waives out-of-state tuition and is designed to fit your busy lifestyle.
Affordable
MS State waives out-of-state tuition for online students. You may also be eligible for PTK and other scholarships!
A Great Path for Success
- Aligned to Careers - Choose the MS State BAS program that aligns with a career instead of a degree elsewhere that may not prepare you for where you want to go.
- Convenient and flexible - Balance work, life, family, and college while pursuing your BAS degree.
- Great transfer policy - Transfer up to 60 approved credits* toward the BAS degree from an accredited community college's associate technical degree program.
- Convenience - MS State Online lets you study anywhere you go and access the online classroom 24/7.
- 8-week classes** - More BAS courses are offered in 8-week terms than others.
- Accreditation - Mississippi State is a SACSCOC-accredited higher education institution.
* The transfer of credits is subject to Mississippi State University transfer credit policies and requires the submission of official transcripts. Your MS State coordinator will work with you to help determine the credits that will apply toward the Bachelor of Applied Science degree.
** Not all BAS program areas offer 8-week courses in the major area.
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