| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7 |
Mercer County Technical Education Center is a 2-4 year, public school located in Princeton, West Virginia. Its published tuition & fees of Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training program, which is the largest program at the school, is $5,877 for the academic year 2023-2024.
A total of 122 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 85%. Mercer County Technical Education Center has 7 vocational programs.
The largest program at Mercer County Technical Education Center is Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training and its 2024 tuition & fees are $5,877. For reference, the average tuition for the Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training program of all trade schools in the United States is $18,035.
The following table shows the largest program information including tuition, books and supplies costs, program length, and average completion time.
| Program Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training | $5,877 | $1,886 | 1,350 Hours | 12 Months |
| National Average | $18,035 | - | 1,202 Hours | 12.85 Months |
| Cosmetology / Cosmetologist | $5,809 | $2,575 | 1,800 Hours | 18 Months |
| National Average | $16,042 | - | 1,375 Hours | 11.73 Months |
| Phlebotomy Technician / Phlebotomist | $1,124 | $415 | 225 Hours | 8 Months |
| National Average | $3,862 | - | 238 Hours | 4.16 Months |
| Welding Technology / Welder | $3,575 | $367 | 900 Hours | 20 Months |
| National Average | $10,695 | - | 753 Hours | 9.71 Months |
| Electrician | $3,595 | $1,295 | 1,080 Hours | 10 Months |
| National Average | $15,963 | - | 587 Hours | 11.99 Months |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $3,602 | $250 | 910 Hours | 20 Months |
| National Average | $14,851 | - | 531 Hours | 10.39 Months |
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees are $5,877 at Mercer County Technical Education Center. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $1,886. The total cost of attendance is $18,926 when a student lives off-campus.
| Tuition & Fees | $5,877 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,886 |
| Room & Board | $8,225 |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,938 |
| Total Cost of Attendace (COA) | $18,926 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Overall Programs | 1 | NOT OFFERED | 5 | 1 |
Mercer County Technical Education Center offers 7 certificate and vocational programs through less than 12-weeks Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted on-site education.
The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 17 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 33 | NOT OFFERED |
The graduation rate at Mercer County Technical Education Center is 85%. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 an the retention rate is 95%.
| Graduation Rate | 85% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 95%(full-time), 93% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Student Population | 122 Students |
| Number of Faculties | 7 Faculties |
| Number of Staffs | 17 Staffs |
Mercer County Technical Education Center provides a number of student services including Placement services for completers.
| Academic/career counseling service | No |
|---|---|
| Employment services for students | No |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | N/A |