Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Mountain Empire Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
mecc.eduBased on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release). Some figures are estimates based on similar programs — see details below.
Where Mountain Empire Community College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities certificate's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How Mountain Empire Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities certificate's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (24 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mountain Empire Community CollegeBig Stone Gap | $4,863 | $16,029 | — | $9,125* | — |
 Tidewater Community CollegeNorfolk | $5,714 | $31,688 | — | $14,942* | 0.47 |
 Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeHampton | $4,944 | $31,228 | $34,831 | $10,375* | 0.33 |
 Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeCharlottesville | $4,928 | $28,910 | $30,790 | $9,250* | 0.32 |
 Germanna Community CollegeLocust Grove | $5,066 | $26,037 | $40,605 | $8,187* | 0.31 |
 New River Community CollegeDublin | $4,835 | $25,798 | — | —* | — |
| National Median | — | $27,024 | — | $9,375* | 0.35 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities in Virginia
- Tidewater Community College$31,688
- Virginia Peninsula Community College$31,228
- Piedmont Virginia Community College$28,910
- Germanna Community College$26,037
- New River Community College$25,798
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.