Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Mountain Empire Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Mountain Empire Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Mountain Empire Community College graduates earn $16k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities certificate 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)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Empire Community College | $16,029 | — | — | — |
| Tidewater Community College | $31,688 | — | $14,942 | 0.47 |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | $31,228 | $34,831 | $10,375 | 0.33 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | $28,910 | $30,790 | $9,250 | 0.32 |
| Germanna Community College | $26,037 | $40,605 | $8,187 | 0.31 |
| New River Community College | $25,798 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $27,024 | — | $9,375 | 0.35 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Virginia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidewater Community College Norfolk | $5,714 | $31,688 | $14,942 |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College Hampton | $4,944 | $31,228 | $10,375 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College Charlottesville | $4,928 | $28,910 | $9,250 |
| Germanna Community College Locust Grove | $5,066 | $26,037 | $8,187 |
| New River Community College Dublin | $4,835 | $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.