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Drafting & Design Engineering at Mountain Empire Community College
If you plan to study Drafting & Design Engineering, consider 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 drafting & design engineering degrees were awarded at Mountain Empire Community College.
Studying Online at Mountain Empire Community College
Online coursework is an option at Mountain Empire Community College. Of 2,116 students, 678 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 934 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Mountain Empire Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drafting & Design Engineering graduates at Mountain Empire Community College are 57% women (4) and 43% men (3).
Drafting & Design Engineering Associate’s Program at Mountain Empire Community College
Of the 3 associate’s drafting & design engineering degrees awarded at Mountain Empire Community College, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drafting & Design Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Mountain Empire Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Drafting & Design Engineering Concentrations at Mountain Empire Community College
The Drafting & Design Engineering program at Mountain Empire Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| CAD/CADD Drafting Technology | 7 |
Best-Paid Careers for Drafting & Design Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Drafting & Design Engineering program at Mountain Empire Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Drafting & Design Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Drafters, All Other | $114,777 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $82,779 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $78,252 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.