At a glance
Average net price
$3,382
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
86.4%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
78
In-state tuition
Not available
Out-of-state tuition
Not available
Cost of attendance
$9,351
Median earnings (10y)
$37,962
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
4 program areas reported · Heavily focused on trades & services (70% of credentials).
- Health30%
- Trades & services70%
- Mechanic & repair32.3%~25 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Health professions30.1%~23 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Transportation19.4%~15 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Precision production18.3%~14 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
5 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 31 | $22,596 | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 21 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Ben Franklin Career Center
Ben Franklin Career Center is a small institution located in Dunbar, West Virginia, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 78 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Mechanic & repair, Health professions, Transportation.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Ben Franklin Career Center — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $3,382 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $9,351 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 86.4%, a strong completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $37,962 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Ben Franklin Career Center confers degrees and certificates across 4 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Mechanic & repair, Health professions, Transportation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (70% of credentials), health (30% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Dunbar, West Virginia (suburb), Ben Franklin Career Center draws students from across West Virginia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Ben Franklin Career Center
Q.How much does Ben Franklin Career Center cost?
The average net price at Ben Franklin Career Center is $3,382 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $9,351.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Ben Franklin Career Center?
Ben Franklin Career Center has a 6-year graduation rate of 86.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Ben Franklin Career Center graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Ben Franklin Career Center graduate earns $37,962 per year.
Q.Where is Ben Franklin Career Center located?
Ben Franklin Career Center is located in Dunbar, West Virginia (ZIP 25064).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Ben Franklin Career Center at their official website.