Criminal Justice at Mountain Empire Community College
MECC is located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia and has a total student population of 2,253. During the the most recent year for which data is available, 16 students received their associate's degree in criminal justice.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Criminal Justice section at the bottom of this page.
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MECC Criminal Justice Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Criminal Justice (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Criminal Justice (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice
Online Classes Are Available at MECC
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
MECC does offer online education options in criminal justice for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
- Associate’s Degree
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Criminal Justice Student Demographics at MECC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Mountain Empire Community College.
MECC Criminal Justice Associate’s Program

The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in criminal justice at MECC are white. Around 100% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Mountain Empire Community College with a associate's in criminal justice.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 16 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
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Careers That Criminal Justice Grads May Go Into
A degree in criminal justice can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for VA, the home state for Mountain Empire Community College.
Occupation | Jobs in VA | Average Salary in VA |
---|---|---|
Managers | 17,280 | $134,500 |
Police and Detective Supervisors | 3,000 | $94,120 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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