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Industrial Production Technology at Mountain Empire Community College
If you plan to study Industrial Production Technology, take a look at what Mountain Empire Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mountain Empire Community College sits in Big Stone Gap, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 industrial production technology graduations were recorded at Mountain Empire Community College.
Online Class Availability at Mountain Empire Community College
Distance learning is available 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.
Earnings for Industrial Production Technology Graduates from Mountain Empire Community College
Students who complete Mountain Empire Community College’s Industrial Production Technology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,719 |
| 2 years | $35,600 |
| 4 years | $38,464 |
| 5 years | $44,532 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Industrial Production Technology graduates from Mountain Empire Community College take home a median $38,464, compared with $34,621 for all Mountain Empire Community College graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Industrial Production Technology graduates at Mountain Empire Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Industrial Production Technology graduates at Mountain Empire Community College are 4% women (1) and 96% men (22).
Industrial Production Technology Associate’s Program at Mountain Empire Community College
Among the 11 associate’s industrial production technology graduates at Mountain Empire Community College, 9% were women (1) and 91% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Production Technology associate’s degree recipients at Mountain Empire Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Industrial Production Technology associate’s degree recipients at Mountain Empire Community College, lower than the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Industrial Production Technology Concentrations at Mountain Empire Community College
The Industrial Production Technology program at Mountain Empire Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Technology | 5 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 5 |
| Other Industrial Production | 13 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Industrial Production Technology Graduates
Those who complete Industrial Production Technology program at Mountain Empire Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Industrial Production Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,455 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $50,036 |
| Semiconductor Processing Technicians | $30,069 |
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.