Mountain Empire Community College

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Mountain Empire Community College is a public institution located in Big Stone Gap, VA.... The school has approximately 1317 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $20,577. The average age of students entering Mountain Empire Community College is 24. The most popular programs at the Mountain Empire Community College are: Health Professions And Related Programs (44%), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (33%), Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields (7%), Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (5%) and Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (3%).


Tuition & Fees
$10,713.00

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Mountain Empire Community College.

Tuition & Fees
$10,713.00
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$1,358.00
Total Expected Costs
$12,071.00

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$5,401.00
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $5,238.00
$30,001 - $48,000 $4,974.00
$48,001 - $75,000 $6,372.00
$75,001 - $110,000 $6,109.00
$110,000 + $0.00

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Mountain Empire Community College.

1,317 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 33%

Female Students: 67%

62% Full Time / 38% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 24

Low Income Students: 45%


Race / Ethnicity

The graduation rate at the Mountain Empire Community College is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
40%
Students who Return after their First Year
58%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Mountain Empire Community College.

Associate Degrees
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields
  • Legal Professions and Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

Certificate/Diploma
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Personal and Culinary Services
  • Engineering

Most Popular Programs
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (44%)
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (33%)
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields (7%)
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (5%)
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (3%)