Ben Franklin Career Center

Comprehensive information about programs, admissions, costs, and enrollment

Dunbar, WV
3047660369119
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What Are the Key Stats for Ben Franklin Career Center?

Total Enrollment

78

Program Completions

84

Last reported year

Average Net Price

$3,614

After financial aid

Retention Rate

93%

Full-time students

How Ben Franklin Career Center Compares

Below the typical trade-college median at 78 students, Ben Franklin Career Center operates on a smaller scale. A 93% retention rate provides outcome data. For hands-on programs in particular, smaller schools often deliver tighter feedback loops than their larger peers.

Where is Ben Franklin Career Center?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at Ben Franklin Career Center

23 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 49.0205
16 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 47.0101
16 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 47.0201
14 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 51.3901
11 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 51.1009

Is Ben Franklin Career Center Accredited?

  • Accredited by Council on Occupational Education (COE) Since 2015 ยท Next review December 2027

Source: U.S. Department of Education, Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), as of October 2026. Reported by accrediting agencies; not audited.

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Enrollment

Ben Franklin Career Center enrolls 78 students. The student body is 59% men, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 93% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

Ben Franklin Career Center maintains a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing exceptional opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a excellent 93% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. With very high enrollment intensity, students engage deeply in their studies and campus activities.

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Programs

Ben Franklin Career Center offers programs in 4 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. In 2025, the college awarded 84 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

After financial aid, the average net price is $3,614. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC LESS THAN 2 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level LESS THAN 2 YEARS
Degree Granting No

Contact Information

Address
500 28th St
Dunbar, WV, 25064
Administrator
Susan Sweat
Adult CTE Principal

Cost Information

Tuition and fees for the full program
  • Welding Technology/Welder 7 months $5,264
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 9 months $4,558
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 12 months $6,870
  • Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General 8 months $4,467
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 2 months $4,693
  • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 3 months $1,329
Other costs for Welding Technology/Welder (2024-25)
  • Books and supplies $1,184
  • Housing and food (off campus) $5,600
Estimated total for the 7-month program $16,248 Tuition and fees, books, housing and other expenses
Cost and financial aid details

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 01274300
EIN: 832907794
IPEDS ID: 237172
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