Mercer County Technical Education Center
Mercer County Technical Education Center is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Princeton, WV. It offers 7 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (9/15/2014 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Mercer County Technical Education Center is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2025 tuition and fees is $5,814. 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.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $5,814 | $3,246 | 1,350 Hours | 12 Months | $18,035 |
| 2 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $6,034 | $2,575 | 1,800 Hours | 20 Months | $16,042 |
| 3 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | $4,395 | $769 | 1,080 Hours | 10 Months | $16,730 |
| 4 | Electrician | $3,595 | $1,295 | 1,080 Hours | 10 Months | $15,963 |
| 6 | Welding Technology/Welder | $1,650 | $122 | 400 Hours | 10 Months | $10,695 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 120 students attended Mercer County Technical Education Center in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 7 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 3 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 16 (full-time) and 3 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Mercer County Technical Education Center is 79% and the retention rate is 74% at the school.
| Student Population | 120 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 79% |
| Number of Faculty | 10 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Mercer County Technical Education Center is $5,814
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
82% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,463 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $5,814 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $3,246 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $12,925 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $4,700 |
| Average Financial Amount | $6,463 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Mercer County Technical Education Center offers 7 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks 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, 89 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 5 | 0 | 65 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 89 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Mercer County Technical Education Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 89 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 13 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 65 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 11 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 13 completers |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 13 |
| Total | 13 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 10 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 10 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 5 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 12 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 12 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 38 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 4 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 34 |
| Total | 65 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 11 |
| Total | 11 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 120 students have enrolled into Mercer County Technical Education Center. By gender, 41 male and 79 female students are attending the school.
There are 103 White (85.83%), 14 Black/African American (11.67%), 1 Hispanic (0.83%), and 2 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 120 | 41 | 79 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 103 | 35 | 68 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 1397 Stafford Dr, Princeton, WV
- 304-425-9551
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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