Mercer County Technical Education Center
Princeton, WV · Public · Certificate degree-granting
A public institution in Princeton, West Virginia, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, Mercer County Technical Education Center serves students across multiple degree programs. With 120 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $33,511 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 80.8%. The average net price after financial aid is $2,225 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Clinical Laboratory Science, Electrical & Power Transmission, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, and Dental Support Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$33,511
Graduation Rate
80.8%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$2,225
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
15.06x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
120
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
74.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
62.4%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Student Demographics
Women
71.0%
White
85.8%
Black
11.7%
Hispanic
0.8%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.0%
Accreditations
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
- Council on Occupational Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, Board of Trustees — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (5)
Undergraduate Certificate (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $42,518 | 33 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 17 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 11 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 5 |
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