Mercer County Technical Education Center

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2021 Average Net Price

$3,245

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

104

66.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

75%

21 Graduates

About

Mercer County Technical Education Center is a higher education institution located in Mercer County, WV. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Mercer County Technical Education Center were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (24 degrees awarded), Electrician (9 degrees), and Dental Assisting (3 degrees).

In 2021, 57 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mercer County Technical Education Center. 66.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (49 degrees), 8.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,245.

In 2021, 67% of undergraduate students attending Mercer County Technical Education Center received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$3,245

2021 Value

86.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Mercer County Technical Education Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,245. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Mercer County Technical Education Center grew by 86.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mercer County Technical Education Center (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67% of undergraduate students at Mercer County Technical Education Center received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 20.2% with respect to 2020, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mercer County Technical Education Center (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Mercer County Technical Education Center was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Mercer County Technical Education Center had a total enrollment of 104 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Mercer County Technical Education Center is 69 students and the part-time enrollment is 35. This means that 66.3% of students enrolled at Mercer County Technical Education Center are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mercer County Technical Education Center, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.7% White, 17.3% Black or African American, and 0.962% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Mercer County Technical Education Center in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (65.2%), followed by White Male (20.3%) and Black or African American Female (11.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mercer County Technical Education Center in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 104 students. The full-time enrollment at Mercer County Technical Education Center is 69 and the part-time enrollment is 35.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mercer County Technical Education Center (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mercer County Technical Education Center was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Mercer County Technical Education Center had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mercer County Technical Education Center (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
85 enrolled students
Black or African American
18 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mercer County Technical Education Center is 81.7% White, 17.3% Black or African American, and 0.962% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 19 more women than men received degrees from Mercer County Technical Education Center. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mercer County Technical Education Center is white (49 degrees awarded). There were 8.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Mercer County Technical Education Center is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (24 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (9 degrees) and Dental Assisting (3 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mercer County Technical Education Center, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (9 degrees awarded), Precision Production (9 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mercer County Technical Education Center are Registered nurses (1,332,580 people), Medical & health services managers (145,831 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Mercer County Technical Education Center in 2021 are Construction (9 degrees awarded), Precision Production (9 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (12 degrees), and Health (27 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mercer County Technical Education Center are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Mercer County Technical Education Center are Construction (9 degrees awarded), Precision Production (9 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (12 degrees), and Health (27 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mercer County Technical Education Center are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,443,461 people), Outpatient care centers (215,294 people), Elementary & secondary schools (210,438 people), Offices of physicians (192,709 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (124,990 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mercer County Technical Education Center.

Most Common (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
24 degree-majors awarded
Electrician
9 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
3 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Mercer County Technical Education Center was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Mercer County Technical Education Center according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Mercer County Technical Education Center, which is 0.5 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (38).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mercer County Technical Education Center by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Mercer County Technical Education Center in Welding Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Mercer County Technical Education Center in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 11 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

95%

100% Completion Time

95%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 95% of students graduating from Mercer County Technical Education Center completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 95% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 95% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Mercer County Technical Education Center is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
49 degrees awarded
Black or African American
6 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mercer County Technical Education Center is white (49 degrees awarded). There were 8.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
33 degrees awarded
White Male
16 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mercer County Technical Education Center is white female (33 degrees awarded). There were 2.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (16 degrees).