Major Programs at MECC

Mountain Empire Community College offers 53 programs through Associate's and Certifica degrees/programs. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education.
  • Total number of programs: 53
  • Total number of online programs: 18
  • Offered degrees/programs: Associate's, Certificate

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Offered Degrees At Mountain Empire Community College

Mountain Empire Community College is categorized by Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus by Carnegie categorization. Mountain Empire Community College offers 53 major programs for Associate's, Certificate. Next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 476 students have completed their study at Mountain Empire Community College.
Offered Degrees at Mountain Empire Community College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
One but less than two years certificate95190
Associate's Degree166286
Total5318476

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

Mountain Empire Community College offers 53 programs through Associate's, Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 476 students have completed their studies.
  • 286 students have earned/completed Associate program.
  • 190 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
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/Technician0
Legal Studies [+] 1
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 119
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies119
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
Business [+] 25
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)16
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other)9
Total286
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
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 Administration0
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
Business [+] 2
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other)2
Total190

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