Mountain Empire Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, law, and office and administration.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 3,075 in 2009-2010 (1,932 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 68% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (26 awarded)

• Accounting and Related Services
• Business Administration, Management and Operations

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (7 awarded)

• Natural Resources/Conservation

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (28 awarded)

• CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
• Industrial Technology/Technician
• Mining Technology/Technician

LAW (19 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (61 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (2 awarded)

• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (14 awarded)

• Health and Medical Administrative Services

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (18 awarded)

• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (73 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (59 awarded)

• Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (4 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (18 awarded)

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (208 awarded)

• Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions