Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Mountain Empire Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Mountain Empire Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Mountain Empire Community College graduates earn $58k, placing them in the 68th percentile of all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (28 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Empire Community College | $58,346 | $45,789 | — | — |
| Northern Virginia Community College | $74,050 | $68,377 | $13,437 | 0.18 |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | $63,585 | $61,695 | $21,000 | 0.33 |
| Tidewater Community College | $62,524 | $54,315 | $12,530 | 0.20 |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | $61,104 | $56,681 | $20,435 | 0.33 |
| Southside College of Health Sciences | $57,367 | $59,021 | $18,862 | 0.33 |
| National Median | $54,327 | — | $19,113 | 0.35 |
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Programs in Virginia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Community College Annandale | $5,703 | $74,050 | $13,437 |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences Chesapeake | — | $63,585 | $21,000 |
| Tidewater Community College Norfolk | $5,714 | $62,524 | $12,530 |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Richmond | $5,136 | $61,104 | $20,435 |
| Southside College of Health Sciences Colonial Heights | — | $57,367 | $18,862 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Mountain Empire Community College, approximately 41% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.