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Students attend Mountain Empire Community College in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Mountain Empire Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration, engineering technician, and therapy and counseling.
Applicants to Mountain Empire Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 2,974 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Mountain Empire Community College are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mountain Empire Community College functions within the educational community to assure that all individuals in its service area are given a continuing opportunity for the development and extension of their skills and knowledge through quality programs and services that are financially and geographically accessible. Mountain Empire Community College provides leadership in determining and addressing both the needs of students and the economic needs of the College's service area. Occupational-technical education, transfer education, developmental studies, general education, continuing and distance education, workforce development, and community services are the primary avenues through which the mission is fulfilled. To assure that all students have the opportunity for success, the college provides a comprehensive program of student development services."
More complete details are provided below.
Mountain Empire Community College
3441 Mountain Empire Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
General Phone: (276) 523-2400
Admissions Phone: (276) 523-7474
Financial Aid Phone: (276) 523-7470
http://www.mecc.edu
Mountain Empire Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 87 | mental and social health services |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 76 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Office And Administration | 49 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 42 | environmental control tech, mechanical engineering related tech, electrical/electronic tech, architectural engineering tech, industrial tech, mining tech |
| Liberal Arts | 41 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Business And Management | 27 | business |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 18 | respiratory care tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | security and protective services |
Number of programs and degrees for Mountain Empire Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 188 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 87 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 78 | 9 |
In 2005, Mountain Empire Community College had a total enrollment of 2,974 students (1,770 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 95% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Big Stone Gap, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (276) 523-7474
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,076 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,226 |
| Books and supplies | $ 858 |
Financial Aid:
Mountain Empire Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 962900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (276) 523-7470
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 20 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $52,669 | 5 | $49,963 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $48,618 | 3 | $47,075 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $42,475 | 7 | $39,482 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $40,796 | 5 | $37,343 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $47,093 | 20 | $42,707 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mining Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mountain Empire Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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