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Major Programs at MECC

Carnegie Category Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus
Offered Degrees AS, Certificate
Online Courses AS
Total Programs 25
Online Programs 6

Offered Degrees at MECC

Mountain Empire Community College is categorized by Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus by Carnegie categorization. Mountain Empire Community College offers 53 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Associate's and Certificate degree. The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
Offered Degrees and Number of Programs
Mountain Empire Community College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's166
Less Than 1 Year Certificate287
1-2 Years Certificate95
Total5318
*Salary data is from College Scoreboard

Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program

Associate'sLess Than 1 Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate

MECC Associate's Programs

Mountain Empire Community College offers Associate's degree with 16 major programs. Among them 6 programs are available through online classes.
Associate's Programs
Mountain Empire Community College
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 16
Natural Resources/Conservation16-
Engineering Technology [+] 38
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician10-
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (other)19-
Industrial Technology/Technician4-
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)5-
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician--
Legal Studies [+] 1
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 119
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies119$15,400
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 14
Corrections4-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration10-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 73
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician7-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)3-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist8-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse55$47,500
Business [+] 25-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)16-
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other)9-

MECC Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs

Mountain Empire Community College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 28 major programs. Among them 7 programs are available through online classes.
Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Mountain Empire Community College
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Agriculture [+] 0
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations--
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 12
Natural Resources/Conservation12-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 21
Computer and Information Sciences21-
Engineering [+] 6
Surveying Engineering6-
Engineering Technology [+] 37
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician19-
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (other)9-
Industrial Technology/Technician--
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician4-
Mining Technology/Technician4-
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1-
Work and Family Studies [+] 12
Child Care Provider/Assistant12-
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 0
Chemical Process Technology--
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 10
Corrections--
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration10-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 5
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology5-
Precision Production Trades [+] 29
Welding Technology/Welder29-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1
Visual and Performing Arts1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 270
Dental Assisting/Assistant16-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician--
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)4-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)26-
Athletic Training/Trainer1-
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)162-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician19-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training42$29,700
Business [+] 42-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)41-
Real Estate1-

MECC 1-2 Years Certificate Programs

Mountain Empire Community College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 9 major programs. Among them 5 programs are available through online classes.
1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Mountain Empire Community College
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Engineering Technology [+] 4
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)4-
Legal Studies [+] 3
Legal Assistant/Paralegal3-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 145
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)145-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration--
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 6
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology6-
Precision Production Trades [+] 3
Welding Technology/Welder3-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 27
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)3-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training24$29,700
Business [+] 2-
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other)2-