Mercer County Technical Education Center
Princeton, West Virginia · Public
All 1 assessed programs leave graduates out-earning a typical West Virginia high-school graduate (about $34,020/yr). Another 6 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,623 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,428 |
| All families (average) | $2,225 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
1 of 7 programs could be assessed 14% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical and Vocational Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,518 | +$8,498 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 30 |
| Precision Metalworking | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 14 |
| Cosmetology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 12 |
| Electrician Training | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 11 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 8 |
| Dental Assisting and Hygiene | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 6 |
| HVAC Technology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 0 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($34,020/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.