by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MECC, Mountain Empire. You can study it at the Associate’s level. At its best it places at #19 out of 31 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MECC, Mountain Empire highly for nursing, placing at #1,416 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,416 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Virginia | 37 of 56 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 376 of 550 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nursing at MECC, Mountain Empire, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 42 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mountain Empire Community College awarded 42 associate’s degrees in nursing.
MECC, Mountain Empire is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #19 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Virginia | 19 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 215 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 704 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,620 | $10,560 |
| Fees | $105 | $885 |
Read more about MECC, Mountain Empire tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 5% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of nursing associate’s degree graduates at MECC, Mountain Empire are White. Approximately 98% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mountain Empire Community College with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
MECC, Mountain Empire awarded 42 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 95% to women and 5% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (98%).
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