Mercer, PA 16137
Mercer County Career Center
Overview
| Type | Less than 2 year |
| Control | Public |
| Campus size | Small |
| Campus locale | Rural |
| Degrees offered | Undergrad only |
| Calendar system | Differs by program |
| Total enrollment | 29 |
| Religious affiliation | None |
| Open Admission | |
| Student to faculty ratio | 17:1 |
| Campus housing | No |
Types of Programs Offered
No
Academic
Occupational
No
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
No
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education
No
Medical Degree
Special Learning Opportunities
No
Weekend/evening classes
No
Study abroad
Teacher certification
No
ROTC - Army
No
ROTC - Navy
No
ROTC - Air Force
Student Services Offered
No
On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
No
Employment services for students
Placement services for graduates
Admission
Mercer County Career Center has an open admission policy. That means there is no standardized test or GPA requirements. Any high school graduate or GED certificate holder may get admission.
Application Fee
$25
Undergrad students
Tuition & Fees
Mercer County Career Center calculates tuition for each program it provides using clock hours or credit hours. In 2016-2017 academic year, the combined tuition and fees to attend a program that takes one year to complete was $11,500 (31.9% more expensive than the national average tuition of a typical public vocational/career school)
Follow the link below to learn more about cost of the largest programs offered by the institution.
$7,815
Average Net Price
(2016-2017)
(2016-2017)
$11,500
In State Tuition
(2016-2017)
(2016-2017)
$11,500
Out of State Tuition
(2016-2017)
(2016-2017)
Financial Aid
In 2016-2017 academic year, 93% of Mercer County Career Center's full-time freshman students were awarded some type of financial aid. 50% of the students received need based financial assistance from the federal government with an average amount of $4,351 (which is 2.2% above the national average.)
The total number of federal student loan recipients at Mercer County Career Center in 2016-2017, was 11, which is 79% of the total eligible students. The average loan amount given out to these students was $13,380 (which is 101.9% above the national average.)
$4,351
Average
Pell Grant
(2016-2017)
Pell Grant
(2016-2017)
$13,380
Average
Federal Loan
(2016-2017)
Federal Loan
(2016-2017)
93%
Financial aid
awarded
(2016-2017)
awarded
(2016-2017)
Student Body
In Fall 2016, Mercer County Career Center has enrolled a total of 29 students (29 students full-time and 0 on a part-time basis). The gender ratio of the new enrollee was 0% men and 100% women and all students were enrolled for undergraduate studies.
29
Total Enrollment
Student Diversity
White: 97%
Black/African American: 3%
Two or more races: 0%
Non-resident alien: 0%
Race/ethnicity unknown: 0%
Asian: 0%
Hispanic: 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0%
Majors
Listed below are the 1 largest majors offered at Mercer County Career Center.
Study areas with their online column set to zero are those programs that have an online option but there was no graduate in 2016-2017 academic year.| Study Areas | Percent | Total Graduates | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions And Related Programs | 67% | 52 |
Graduation & Dropout Rates
71%
Graduation rate
national average: 75%
national average: 75%
Graduation rate is a key indicator of an institution's education quality and the level of academic and financial support provided to students.
The following section details graduation and dropout rates of Mercer County Career Center full-time students who started class in 2013 and graduated or dropped out prior to August 31, 2016.
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Still enrolled
29%
Dropout rate
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Transfered out
The above graduation rate is the percentage of students who graduated within 150% of the normal graduation time. For a 4 year degree program, 150% of 4 years is 6 years and for a 2-year program 150% is 3 years.
Campus Location
Nearby Colleges
Nearby less than 2 year colleges within 100 mile radius of Mercer County Career Center.
Choffin Career and Technical Center
23 mile away
23 mile away
Trumbull Career & Technical Center
30 mile away
30 mile away
Venango County Area Vocational Technical School
31.4 mile away
31.4 mile away
Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
31.8 mile away
31.8 mile away
Hannah E Mullins School of Practical Nursing
39.5 mile away
39.5 mile away
Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus
42.4 mile away
42.4 mile away
Columbiana County Career and Technical Center
42.5 mile away
42.5 mile away
Clarion County Career Center Practical Nursing Program
42.7 mile away
42.7 mile away
Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program
50.5 mile away
50.5 mile away
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