Ben Franklin Career Center
Public certificate school in Dunbar, WV that costs an average of $5,617 a year after financial aid and graduates 83% of full-time students.
PublicMidsize suburb78 undergraduates
Cost of Ben Franklin Career Center
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $12,519 |
|---|---|
| Average net price after aid | $5,617 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $5,309 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,124 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $6,282 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $6,013 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Ben Franklin Career Center's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 83% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 93% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $33,343 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $32,895 |
| Rank in West Virginia (earnings) | 19th of 26 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 51% |
| Students with federal loans | 0% |
Majors and programs at Ben Franklin Career Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 23 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 29 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 27 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 20 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 15 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 24 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
Similar colleges in West Virginia
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Rumsey Technical Institute | Martinsburg | $12,772 | — | $52,227 |
| Boone Career and Technical Center | Foster | — | — | — |
| Fred W Eberle Technical Center | Buckhannon | $380 | — | $43,787 |
| Cabell County Career Technology Center | Huntington | $1,109 | — | $40,346 |
| Mercer County Technical Education Center | Princeton | $5,395 | — | $36,613 |
| Monongalia County Technical Education Center | Morgantown | $4,318 | 58% | $43,556 |
| Academy of Careers and Technology | Beckley | $3,174 | — | $38,620 |
| Carver Career Center | Charleston | $7,460 | — | $39,091 |
About Ben Franklin Career Center
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Dunbar, WV |
| Setting | Midsize suburb |
| Undergraduates | 78 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Council on Occupational Education |
| Website | bf.kana.k12.wv.us/o/benfranklin ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ben Franklin Career Center cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $12,519 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,617 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,309.
How much do Ben Franklin Career Center graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $32,895 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 19th of 26 similar colleges in West Virginia.
What is Ben Franklin Career Center's graduation rate?
83% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 93% of first-year students return for a second year.