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Environmental Control Technology at Mountain Empire Community College
If you plan to study Environmental Control Technology, consider the program at Mountain Empire Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mountain Empire Community College is located in Big Stone Gap, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 39 environmental control technology graduations were recorded at Mountain Empire Community College.
Studying Online 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Environmental Control Technology graduates at Mountain Empire Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Environmental Control Technology graduates at Mountain Empire Community College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (39).
Environmental Control Technology Associate’s Program at Mountain Empire Community College
Of the 21 associate’s environmental control technology degrees awarded at Mountain Empire Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Control Technology associate’s degree recipients at Mountain Empire Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 5% of Environmental Control Technology associate’s degree recipients at Mountain Empire Community College, lower than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Environmental Control Technology Concentrations at Mountain Empire Community College
This Environmental Control Technology program at Mountain Empire Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Environmental Control | 39 |
Top-Paying Careers for Environmental Control Technology Graduates
Students who finish Environmental Control Technology program at Mountain Empire Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Environmental Control Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $77,085 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $66,308 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | $48,896 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | $31,832 |
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.