Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Mercer County Technical Education Center is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2024 tuition and fees is $5,877. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs ($18,035). The length of the program is 1,350 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 12 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Mercer County Technical Education Center.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $5,877$1,8861,350 Hours12 Months $18,035
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $5,809$2,5751,800 Hours18 Months $16,042
3Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist $1,124$415225 Hours8 Months $3,862
4Welding Technology/Welder $3,575$367900 Hours20 Months $10,695
5Electrician $3,595$1,2951,080 Hours10 Months $15,963
6Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology $3,602$250910 Hours20 Months $14,851

Important Academic Statistics

Total 122 students attended Mercer County Technical Education Center in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 6 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 15 (full-time) and 2 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Mercer County Technical Education Center is 85% and the retention rate is 95% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population122
Graduation Rate85%
Number of Faculty7
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Mercer County Technical Education Center is $5,877 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
58% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,330 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$5,877
Books & Supplies$1,886
Off-Campus Room & Board$8,225
Off-Campus Expenses$2,938
Average Financial Amount$5,330

Offered Certificate Programs

Mercer County Technical Education Center offers 8 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 81 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate2014
Less than 1-Year Certificate1014
2 Years Certificate4041
4 Years Certificate1012
Total8081

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Mercer County Technical Education Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 81 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 14 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 14 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 41 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 12 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 14 completers
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist8
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)6
Total14
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Precision Production Trades 14 completers
Welding Technology/Welder14
Total14
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Construction Trades 11 completers
Electrician11
Mechanics and Repairers 0 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 30 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant6
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training24
Total41
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 12 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist12
Total12

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 122 students have enrolled into Mercer County Technical Education Center. By gender, 30 male and 92 female students are attending the school.
There are 97 White (79.51%), 25 Black/African American (20.49%), and 0 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1223092
American Indian/Native American000
Asian000
Black/African American25619
Hispanic000
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White972473
Two More000
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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