Drafting & Design Engineering Technology at Mountain Empire Community College
MECC is located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia and has a total student population of 2,253.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Drafting & Design Engineering Technology section at the bottom of this page.
MECC Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Design Engineering Tech (Less Than 1 Year)
- Associate’s Degree in Design Engineering Tech
MECC Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Rankings
Design Engineering Tech Student Demographics at MECC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design engineering tech majors at Mountain Empire Community College.
MECC Drafting & Design Engineering Technology Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in design engineering tech at MECC are white. Around 100% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Mountain Empire Community College with a associate's in design engineering tech.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Drafting & Design Engineering Technology
The following design engineering tech concentations are available at Mountain Empire Community College. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Mountain Empire Community College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| CAD/CADD Drafting &/or Design Technology | 5 |
Related Majors
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Industrial Production Technology
- Environmental Control Technology
Careers That Design Engineering Tech Grads May Go Into
A degree in design engineering tech can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for VA, the home state for Mountain Empire Community College.
| Occupation | Jobs in VA | Average Salary in VA |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 2,380 | $54,390 |
| Mechanical Drafters | 1,250 | $59,000 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | 500 | $61,160 |
| Drafters | 130 | $55,040 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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