Mercer County Technical Education Center Tuition &
Mercer County Technical Education Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Princeton, West Virginia, enrolling about 120 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 79.17% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $33,511 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,225 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 120 75.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 79.17%
- First-Generation Students: 62.2%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 43.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 129
Mercer County Technical Education Center: what the data shows
Common questions about Mercer County Technical Education Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Mercer County Technical Education Center?
Mercer County Technical Education Center is located in Princeton, WV (ZIP 24740).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Mercer County Technical Education Center public or private?
Mercer County Technical Education Center is a Public institution.
How much does Mercer County Technical Education Center cost?
Average net price after aid: $2,225.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,623 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,428 |
How big is Mercer County Technical Education Center?
Total enrollment: 120 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 129 students.
About 75% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Mercer County Technical Education Center?
150%-time completion rate: 79.17%.
First-year retention: 74.2%.
What do graduates of Mercer County Technical Education Center earn?
Median earnings: $36,860 six years after entry; $33,511 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
62.39% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Mercer County Technical Education Center known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (34 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (13 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (12 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (11 completions)
- Electrician (10 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (5 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Mercer County Technical Education Center a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 79.17%; median earnings $33,511 at 10 years; net price $2,225. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mercer County Technical Education Center was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,225
2024 Value
In 2024 Mercer County Technical Education Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,225.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$8,900 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,225 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Mercer County Technical Education Center.
Financial Aid by Income Level
62.39% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Mercer County Technical Education Center was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Mercer County Technical Education Center in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $6,641 |
| 2014 | — | — | $7,438 |
| 2015 | — | — | $6,232 |
| 2016 | — | — | $7,025 |
| 2017 | — | — | $4,882 |
| 2018 | — | — | $8,380 |
| 2019 | — | — | $348 |
| 2020 | — | — | $2,716 |
| 2021 | — | — | $5,590 |
| 2022 | — | — | $6,514 |
| 2023 | — | — | $3,658 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Mercer County Technical Education Center reported total enrollment of about 120 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (85.8%), Black or African American (11.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). About 62.39% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 62.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
75.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Mercer County Technical Education Center in 2024 is 120 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 129 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 85.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
79.17% 100% Completion Time
79.17% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 79.17% of students graduating from Mercer County Technical Education Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 6% male / 94% female
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 8% male / 92% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 92% male / 8% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Mercer County Technical Education Center.
Return on Investment
$33,511 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
3665.28% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Mercer County Technical Education Center.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 34 completions
2. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 13 completions
3. Welding Technology/Welder: 12 completions
4. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 11 completions
5. Electrician: 10 completions
6. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 5 completions
7. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 4 completions
Most popular programs at Mercer County Technical Education Center.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Mercer County Technical Education Center graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Mercer County Technical Education Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,748
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Mercer County Technical Education Center is a public institution located in Princeton, WV. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 120 students. Student body composition includes White (85.8%), Black or African American (11.7%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 79.17%. Approximately 62.39% of students receive Pell Grants. About 62.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Princeton, WV 24740
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Mercer County Technical Education Center provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mercer County Technical Education Center located?
Mercer County Technical Education Center is located in Princeton, WV.
How much does Mercer County Technical Education Center cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $2,225 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Mercer County Technical Education Center?
Mercer County Technical Education Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 129 students, White (85.8%), Black or African American (11.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Mercer County Technical Education Center?
About 62.2% of students at Mercer County Technical Education Center are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Mercer County Technical Education Center earn?
Median earnings are $36,860 six years after entry and $33,511 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Mercer County Technical Education Center?
The 150%-time completion rate is 79.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Mercer County Technical Education Center public or private?
Mercer County Technical Education Center is a public institution located in Princeton, WV.
Is Mercer County Technical Education Center an HBCU?
No. Mercer County Technical Education Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Mercer County Technical Education Center a tribal college?
No. Mercer County Technical Education Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Mercer County Technical Education Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Mercer County Technical Education Center does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.8%).
Is Mercer County Technical Education Center religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Mercer County Technical Education Center in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- West Virginia college costs
- West Virginia colleges by ROI
- West Virginia trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in West Virginia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.