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Mountain Empire Community College, also referred to as MECC, is located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, United States. It is among the 23 schools under the Virginia Community College System. The construction of the college began in 1971, and the first classes were held in 1972. The college offers associate degrees in various areas including accounting, management, and paralegal studies. The college also offers distance education programs.
Mountain Empire Community College sponsors a large number of student clubs and organizations. Students are members of associations including Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, Baptist Student Union, Technology Club, and MECC Hearts of Faith. Students of MECC also take part in martial arts.
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Campus Location3441 Mountain Empire Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
USA
Main Tel: (276) 523-2400
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Mountain Empire Community College HighlightsWhere Mountain Empire Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, office and administration, and engineering technician.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 187 | 11 | | < 1 year certificate | 102 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | 79 | 10 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Mountain Empire Community College was 3,017 in 2007 (1,807 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,324 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,234 | | Books and supplies | $ 858 |
Financial Aid: Mountain Empire Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 46 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (15 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (30 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
- Mining Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS (52 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (21 awarded) - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (84 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (45 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (19 awarded) - Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (102 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
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