Engineering Program

The engineering program at Metropolitan Community College – Longview prepares students for careers in biomedical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, chemical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, geological and mining engineering and sciences, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and more. The program focuses on mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. Program courses include: engineering physics and analysis, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, design, materials engineering, and mechatronics. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer engineering program.

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Metropolitan Community College – Longview

1851 Schoettler Rd, Chesterfield, MO

The Metropolitan Community College in Longview (MCC-Longview) is just one of the five campuses in Metropolitan Community College in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Established in 1969 together with the campuses of Maple Woods and Penn Valley, MCC-Longview is near the scenic Longview Lake and is the first community college to earn the coveted “College of the Year” honors in TIME Magazine Review.

Compared with the other branches of Metropolitan Community College, MCC-Longview specializes in automotive technology, teacher education, engineering, land surveying, GIS and grounds and turf management. Moreover, it is also home to the finest automotive technology programs in the nation.

MCC-Longview provides flexible tuition options to students. The fee is only $92 per semester credit for students living in the same district. However, out-of-district and out-of-state rates are $172 and $226 respectively but the price is still lower compared with state colleges and universities. When it comes to transfer options, the school system holds transfer fairs to students who want to transfer to a four-year university of college. Students from MCC-Longview are welcome to  transfer to Baker University, Bellevue University, Avila University and Kansas City University to name a few.

Although the campus is small, MCC-Longview lives up to the mission, vision and goals of the entire Metropolitan Community College System. The college programs offered in the school are intended to help students develop occupational skills that will help them become competent and skilled employees in the future as well as help the society by providing basic social services. In order to achieve all of these, the school system has not only established degree programs taught by qualified educators but also collaborate with other institutions to meet the needs of the community.

Students Enrolled in the Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Metropolitan Community College – Longview offers an associate's degree program in engineering.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $65.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $135760

Energy Engineers

Description

Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).