Engineering Technologies at Mountain Empire Community College
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Mountain Empire Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mountain Empire Community College is located in Big Stone Gap, VA.
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Studying Online at Mountain Empire Community College
Many students take online classes at Mountain Empire Community College. Among 2,116 students, 678 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 934 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Mountain Empire Community College
Those who finish Mountain Empire Community College’s Engineering Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,719 |
| 2 years | $35,600 |
| 4 years | $38,464 |
| 5 years | $44,532 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Mountain Empire Community College report median earnings of $38,464, compared with $34,621 for all Mountain Empire Community College graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Mountain Empire Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Engineering Technologies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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