Health Professions 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 Health Professions section at the bottom of this page.
MECC Health Professions Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Health Professions (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Health Professions (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Health Professions
MECC Health Professions Rankings
Health Professions Student Demographics at MECC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Mountain Empire Community College.
MECC Health Professions Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in health professions at MECC are white. Around 96% 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 health professions.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 65 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Health Professions
If you plan to be a health professions major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. 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 |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 54 |
| Allied Health Professions | 20 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 9 |
Related Majors
Careers That Health Professions Grads May Go Into
A degree in health professions 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 64,750 | $69,790 |
| Nursing Assistants | 39,320 | $28,770 |
| Personal Care Aides | 39,030 | $21,240 |
| Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors | 38,820 | $61,190 |
| Software Applications Developers | 38,110 | $113,690 |
References
*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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