Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Ben Franklin Career Center with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Ben Franklin Career Center
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair $4,950$1,2541350 Contact Hours11 Months $13,053
2Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) $6,130$1,8061350 Contact Hours11 Months $17,783
3Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology $3,500$1,634910 Contact Hours12 Months $14,851
4Welding Technology/Welder $4,692$1,081900 Contact Hours7 Months $10,695
5Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist $1,275$100225 Contact Hours4 Months $3,862
6Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor $4,693-220 Contact Hours2 Months $6,258

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair program which is the largest program at Ben Franklin Career Center.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $9,450 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Ben Franklin Career Centerstays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Ben Franklin Career Center.
Living Costs Trends
Ben Franklin Career Center 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2022$6,825$2,625
2023$6,825$2,625
2024$6,825$2,625
Living Costs Trends Chart