Ben Franklin Career Center
Ben Franklin Career Center is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Dunbar, WV. It offers 7 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (9/22/2015 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Ben Franklin Career Center is Welding Technology/Welder and the 2025 tuition and fees is $5,264. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Welding Technology/Welder programs ($10,695). The length of the program is 900 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 7 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Ben Franklin Career Center.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welding Technology/Welder | $5,264 | $1,184 | 900 Hours | 7 Months | $10,695 |
| 2 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $4,558 | $1,946 | 1,080 Hours | 9 Months | $14,851 |
| 3 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $6,870 | $1,192 | 1,300 Hours | 12 Months | $18,035 |
| 4 | Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | $4,467 | $1,352 | 1,080 Hours | 8 Months | $13,053 |
| 5 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $4,693 | $9 | 220 Hours | 2 Months | $6,258 |
| 6 | Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | $1,329 | $176 | 186 Hours | 3 Months | $3,862 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 78 students attended Ben Franklin Career Center in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 7 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 16 (full-time) and 3 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Ben Franklin Career Center is 86% and the retention rate is 93% at the school.
| Student Population | 78 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 86% |
| Number of Faculty | 8 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Ben Franklin Career Center is $5,264
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
76% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,254 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $5,264 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,184 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $5,600 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $4,200 |
| Average Financial Amount | $6,254 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Ben Franklin Career Center offers 7 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 93 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 2 | 0 | 31 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 4 | 0 | 62 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 93 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Ben Franklin Career Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 93 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 31 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 62 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 18 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 18 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 13 completers |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 13 |
| Total | 31 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 30 completers |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | 14 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 16 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 17 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 17 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 15 completers |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 15 |
| Total | 62 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 78 students have enrolled into Ben Franklin Career Center. By gender, 46 male and 32 female students are attending the school.
There are 65 White (83.33%), 8 Black/African American (10.26%), and 5 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 78 | 46 | 32 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 65 | 43 | 22 |
| Two More | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 500 28th St, Dunbar, WV
- 304-766-0369
- School Website
- Online Application
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