About Mountain Empire Community College
Mountain Empire Community College is a public community college in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, serving students in the Appalachian region of southwest Virginia. It is part of the Virginia Community College System and offers open-access higher education close to home for local and regional learners.
The college offers associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and transfer-oriented coursework designed to support both immediate employment and continued study. Its academic offerings are centered on community college pathways, including general education, career and technical programs, and preparation for students who plan to move on to four-year institutions.
- Public community college serving Big Stone Gap and the surrounding region
- Part of the Virginia Community College System with transfer and workforce pathways
- Associate degrees and certificates available across academic and career-focused areas
- Transfer-friendly environment for students planning to continue at four-year institutions
- Regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges