Allied Health Professions at Mountain Empire Community College

Big Stone Gap, VA · Public · Associate Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

a smaller institution with 1,240 students in Big Stone Gap, VA.

Program Analysis

At $58,346 per year, Allied Health Professions graduates from Mountain Empire Community College earn slightly above the $52,503 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 62.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Allied Health Professions graduates.

Ranked #340 out of 811 programs, Mountain Empire Community College's Allied Health Professions offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

With 8 registered apprenticeships mapped to Allied Health Professions, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

68 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
65
Low End
68
Score
68
High End
Earnings $58,346/yr (11% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (72% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$58K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
62.8x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
19 of 19
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$9,726
Out-of-state: $21,732
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,211
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Allied Health Professions graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Medical dosimetrists $138,110 +3.5% 55%
Physician assistants $133,260 +20.4% 83%
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620 +17.3% 52%
Medical dosimetrists
$138,110
+3.5% growth 55% AI-proof
Physician assistants
$133,260
+20.4% growth 83% AI-proof
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620
+17.3% growth 52% AI-proof

View all 19 career paths with full salary data →

Allied Health Professions Career Guide

What can you do with a Allied Health Professions credential from Mountain Empire Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mountain Empire Community College's Allied Health Professions program score?
A score of 68/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Allied Health Professions field.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Allied Health Professions graduates?
Beyond Mountain Empire Community College's classroom route, 8 registered apprenticeships map to Allied Health Professions careers — including Computed Tomography (Ct) Technician. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
Will Allied Health Professions graduates from Mountain Empire Community College find jobs?
With approximately 124,000 annual openings across mapped careers, Allied Health Professions offers a very large employment pool. Mountain Empire Community College graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →