Health Professions at Mountain Empire Community College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Mountain Empire Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mountain Empire Community College is in Big Stone Gap, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mountain Empire Community College
Distance learning is available at Mountain Empire Community College. Of 2,116 students, 678 (32%) studied exclusively online and 934 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Mountain Empire Community College
Rankings can help you compare Mountain Empire Community College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #21 of 68 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #195 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #573 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Mountain Empire Community College
Graduates of Mountain Empire Community College’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,321 |
| 2 years | $38,272 |
| 3 years | $42,206 |
| 4 years | $45,952 |
| 5 years | $44,785 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Mountain Empire Community College report median earnings of $45,952, compared with $34,621 for all Mountain Empire Community College graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Mountain Empire Community College is $7,475.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Mountain Empire Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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