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Mercer County Community College

West Windsor, New Jersey · Public community college · Training programs available:

Radiology & sonography programsMedical assistant programsCulinary & pastry schools
25%completion rate · New Jersey avg 62%
$10,500median debt of graduates
$35,267median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$43,264median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation | American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Edu | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (Accredited)
Address: 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08550 · Phone: (609) 586-4800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Mercer County Community College is a public trade and career school in West Windsor, NJ, offering radiology, medical assistant, and culinary programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Mercer County Community College has a 24.9% completion rate, below the New Jersey average of 61.9%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $10,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,264.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Mercer County Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 29.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Mercer County Communi… Mercer County Communi…: 24.9% 24.9% New Jersey average New Jersey average: 61.9% 61.9% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Radiologic technologists and technicians$71,770$95,000$103,510
Medical assistants$37,010$47,210$49,920
Chefs and head cooks$49,200$74,280$82,200

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Jersey (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 13 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 10 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 7 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Mercer County Community College is a public college in West Windsor, New Jersey. It participates in federal financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help cover costs. The campus holds accreditation from several bodies, including the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, along with program-specific accreditors such as the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Its trade and career program offerings are led by radiology & sonography programs, medical assistant programs, and culinary & pastry schools.

Federal data show a completion rate of 24.9%, which is below the New Jersey state average of 61.9%. Among graduates, median debt is reported at $10,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are $43,264. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 29.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body relies on need-based aid. Total undergraduate enrollment is 5,404, with 32 completers tracked in trade programs.

Because this is a public institution with a mix of shorter certificate-style offerings and longer degree tracks, it may suit both recent high school graduates and adult career-changers, though program length details for individual tracks are not reported here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling. Contacting the school directly is the best way to confirm program specifics, schedules, and costs not included in this federal dataset.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Mercer County Community College's leading trade programs are radiology & sonography, medical assistant, and culinary & pastry programs, with 5 total program families reported.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited, including by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and several program-specific accreditors such as the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 24.9%, which is below the New Jersey state average of 61.9%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is reported at $10,500.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,264, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public institution, which often means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-funded aid programs, though this is not confirmed for this listing.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported in this federal data; contact the school or check its website for schedules.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the listed accreditors, such as the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and review outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?185509.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The mix of shorter career-focused programs like medical assistant and culinary training alongside longer degree tracks may suit adult career-changers, though specific scheduling details are not reported here.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements vary by field and are not specified in this data; contact the school directly to learn about certification requirements for programs like radiology or medical assisting.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Mercer County Community College at (609) 586-4800 or visit https://www.mccc.edu/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?185509 to compare completion rates and earnings across similar institutions.

Nearby trade and career schools in New Jersey

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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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