Mercer County Technical Education Center (MCTEC)
Public certificate school in Princeton, WV that costs an average of $5,395 a year after financial aid and graduates 69% of full-time students.
PublicTown (distant)120 undergraduates
Cost of MCTEC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,611 |
|---|---|
| Average net price after aid | $5,395 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $5,241 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $6,109 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with MCTEC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 69% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 74% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $43,502 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $36,613 |
| Rank in West Virginia (earnings) | 15th of 26 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 58% |
| Students with federal loans | 0% |
Majors and programs at MCTEC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (7)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 67 | $52,417 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 30 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 18 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 9 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 21 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 5 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 12 | — | — |
Similar colleges in West Virginia
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred W Eberle Technical Center | Buckhannon | $380 | — | $43,787 |
| James Rumsey Technical Institute | Martinsburg | $12,772 | — | $52,227 |
| Academy of Careers and Technology | Beckley | $3,174 | — | $38,620 |
| Carver Career Center | Charleston | $7,460 | — | $39,091 |
| Ben Franklin Career Center | Dunbar | $5,617 | — | $32,895 |
| Boone Career and Technical Center | Foster | — | — | — |
| Cabell County Career Technology Center | Huntington | $1,109 | — | $40,346 |
| Monongalia County Technical Education Center | Morgantown | $4,318 | 58% | $43,556 |
About MCTEC
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Princeton, WV |
| Setting | Town (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 120 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 11 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Council on Occupational Education |
| Website | mercercountyschools.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mctec ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does MCTEC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,611 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,395 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,241.
How much do MCTEC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $36,613 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 15th of 26 similar colleges in West Virginia.
What is MCTEC's graduation rate?
69% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 74% of first-year students return for a second year.