Mountain Empire Community College, VA
Public
2-Year • Small
Associate's College • Transfer and Vocational • Largely Non-Traditional Students
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Mountain Empire Community College Rankings
Affordability93
Retention9
Graduation1
Earnings5
Diversity2
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Mountain Empire Community College
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Bachelor’s
31%
Associate’s
69%
Certificate
Assoc
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing4%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Engineering<1%
Engineering Technologies11%
Health Professions and Related Programs40%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Legal Professions and Studies2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities28%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Personal and Culinary Services<1%
Precision Production2%
Science Technologies<1%
Visual and Performing Arts<1%
Admissions
Getting into Mountain Empire Community College
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Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Mountain Empire Community College
$5K
In-State Tuition
$11K
Out-of-State Tuition
$12K
Average Total Cost
$6K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $6K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $8K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $7K | $20K | $19K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Mountain Empire Community College
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Receive Federal Loans
-
Median Federal Debt
-
Repayment Rate
-
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 68% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 13% | 12% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | VA | US |
|---|
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|
Completion
Completion Rates at Mountain Empire Community College
60%
Retention Rate
5%
Transfer Rate
33%
Withdrawal Rate
40%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 27% | 43% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 40% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 40% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 60% | 53% |
| Caucasian | 42% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% | 49% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 43% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Mountain Empire Community College
75%
Employment Rate
$20K
Median Salary
$12K
25 Pctl Salary
$32K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 75% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 74% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 73% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 74% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 71% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $3K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $12K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $20K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $32K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $46K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $20K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $22K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $24K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Mountain Empire Community College
1,402
Undergraduates
59%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 96% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 59% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 23% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Mountain Empire Community College, VA
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
14 miles, NE
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College
15 miles, NW
Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology
19 miles, N
Northeast State Community College
32 miles, SE