Mercer County Technical Education Center
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 82%
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Mercer County Technical Education Center, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Earnings rank: 75th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WV wage index 0.71). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Mercer County Technical Education Center
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $36,263 | $42,518 | -24% | #675 of 757 | #582 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Mercer County Technical Education Center Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $155,859
- Avg rent near campus: $795/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 24701 (5.5% cap, Bluefield)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | N/A | N/A |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $2,850 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $4,467 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Mercer County Technical Education Center's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology