Mountain Empire Community College is a 2-4 year, public school located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. The school focuses on the associate degrees and it also has vocational programs. You can check all offered degrees and programs at its area of study page.

A total of 1,928 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 40%. Mountain Empire Community College offer 54 programs and, among them, 38 programs are for certificate programs.


2024 Average Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees are $10,866 at Mountain Empire Community College. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $1,500. The total cost of attendance is $20,541 when a student lives off-campus.

2024 Average Costs of Attendance
Tuition & Fees$10,866
Books & Supplies$1,500
Room & Board$4,950
Other Living Expenses$3,225
Total Cost of Attendace (COA)$20,541
1Mountain Empire Community College does not offer on-campus housing facilities and the COA is computed based on off-campus living.2The tuition & fees are based on out-of-state rates.

Vocational Programs Information

Total Number of Vocational Programs
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Overall ProgramsNOT OFFERED2810NOT OFFERED

Mountain Empire Community College offers 38 certificate and vocational programs through 1-year certificate and 2-Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted on-site education.

We note again Mountain Empire Community College mainly offers associate degrees. Check its area of study page for all degrees and program information at the school. The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.

List of Vocational Programs at Mountain Empire Community College

Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Natural Resources/ConservationNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 18 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Surveying EngineeringNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 21 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Mining Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 18 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 108 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Chemical Process TechnologyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
CorrectionsNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 10 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 8 3 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED 41 4 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED 5 6 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)NOT OFFERED 10 3 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 27 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Athletic Training/TrainerNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)NOT OFFERED 79 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 22 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED 17 15 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED 5 6 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)NOT OFFERED 10 3 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 27 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Athletic Training/TrainerNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)NOT OFFERED 79 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 22 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED 17 15 NOT OFFERED
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)NOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

On-Campus Student Services

Mountain Empire Community College provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students.

On-Campus Student Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersNo
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

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