Allied Health Professions at Mountain Empire Community College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Mountain Empire Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mountain Empire Community College is in Big Stone Gap, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 116 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Mountain Empire Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mountain Empire Community College
Many students take online classes at Mountain Empire Community College. Of 2,116 students, 678 (32%) studied exclusively online and 934 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Mountain Empire Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Mountain Empire Community College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #16 of 33 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #136 of 352 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #336 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Mountain Empire Community College
Students who complete Mountain Empire Community College’s Allied Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,541 |
| 2 years | $36,166 |
| 3 years | $41,849 |
| 4 years | $45,789 |
| 5 years | $56,211 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Mountain Empire Community College report median earnings of $45,789, compared with $34,621 for all Mountain Empire Community College graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at Mountain Empire Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Mountain Empire Community College are 83% women (96) and 17% men (20).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Mountain Empire Community College
Among the 12 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Mountain Empire Community College, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Mountain Empire Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Mountain Empire Community College, below the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Mountain Empire Community College
This Allied Health Professions program at Mountain Empire Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 16 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 9 |
| Allied Health/Treatment Professions | 91 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Mountain Empire Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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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