Mercer County Technical Education Center
Average Annual Cost
The average annual net price that a student who receives federal financial aid pays to cover expenses (e.g. tuition, living expenses, etc.) to attend the school's largest program. Net price is the program's cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received. For public schools, this is only the average cost for in-state students. Negative cost values indicate that the average grant/scholarship aid exceeded the cost of attendance.
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About Mercer County Technical Education Center
Mercer County Technical Education Center is located in Princeton, West Virginia. Serving both high school and adult students, the technical education center focuses on providing education that will help students succeed in their chosen career paths. Students can take courses in cosmetology, dental assisting, and electrical technician.
Mercer County Technical Education Center offers the following healthcare-related courses:
Dental Assisting - Certificate
This ten-month program instructs students on both theory and the hands-on skills necessary for a career in dental assisting. Students will learn laboratory procedures as well as chairside dental assisting. Upon completion of the course, students can take a certification exam.
Practical Nursing - Certificate
The Practical Nursing program at Mercer County Technical Education Center is a twelve-month program that aims to prepare students for practical nursing careers in a variety of healthcare settings. Students will attend lectures, hands-on classes, and clinical practice. After completing the program, students can take the NCLEX for licensing.
Recent news about Mercer County Technical Education Center
Mercer County Technical Education Center’s Grow Your Own Program allows for high school students to receive a dual credit for Bluefield State University and New River Community College to help fill the large amount of teacher openings in West Virginia.