Mountain Empire Community College, VA
Public2-Year • SmallAssociate's College • Transfer and Vocational • Largely Non-Traditional StudentsOpen AdmissionsMain Campus
Mountain Empire Community College Rankings
Affordability93
Retention9
Graduation1
Earnings5
Diversity2
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Mountain Empire Community College
-Bachelor’s
31%Associate’s
69%Certificate
AssocHighest 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
-Admission Rate
-Median SAT Math
-Median SAT Reading
-Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Mountain Empire Community College
$5KIn-State Tuition
$11KOut-of-State Tuition
$12KAverage Total Cost
$6KAverage 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
-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 |
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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
$20KMedian Salary
$12K25 Pctl Salary
$32K75 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
1,402Undergraduates
59%Full-time Undergrads
24Avg 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
Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology
19 miles, N
Northeast State Community College
32 miles, SE