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Mercer County Technical Education Center is in a self-contained town, in Princeton, WV. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Mercer County Technical Education Center earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include nursing and emergency medicine and construction trades.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Mercer County Technical Education Center offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 69 students (75 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Students will have an equal opportunity to obtain work skills needed in a changing society"
More complete details are provided below.
Mercer County Technical Education Center
1397 Stafford Dr
Princeton, WV 24740
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 23 | cosmetology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 21 | various nursing |
| Construction Trades | 10 | electrician |
| Medical Support and Technology | 8 | dental assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Mercer County Technical Education Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 62 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Mercer County Technical Education Center had a total enrollment of 69 students (75 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 16 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Princeton, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Mercer County Technical Education Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2535500)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mercer County Technical Education Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
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