The quality of the training offered by the kinds of private for profit colleges that target young people looking for certification of some kind at the entry level is often questionable.
Mountain Empire Community College is just that, a member of the Virginia Community College System. It seems a little more expensive than what we have in California but that's just a detail. First and foremost, it is a State school, not a for-profit.
What is more worrisome:
Graduation rate: 30.3% (2014)
Founded: 1972
Average salary after attending undergrad: 22,000 USD (2013)
Average annual cost for students receiving federal aid: 4,593 USD (2013)
Undergraduate tuition and fees: In-state tuition: 3,336 USD (2014), Out-of-state tuition: 8,006 USD (2014)
First of all, the graduation rate is low. Less than 1/3 of people graduate from a 2 year community college. Our local CC seems to graduate about 58%
Second, and more regrettalbe, "Average salary after attending undergrad: $22,000! That's far less than the newly proposed minimum wage!
I'm not sure what to make of the "Average annual cost for students receiving federal aid:". The numbers don't seem to make sense with the In State Tuition. It may have to do with room and board.
I got the quotes in a sidebar to the Google search for "mountain empire community college" I haven't found it on their website.
ETA: To be fair, that average salary applies across all programs. Some programs will pay better than others.