Vocational Programs at Ben Franklin Career Center
Ben Franklin Career Center (referred to as Ben Franklin Career Center) is a Public, Less than 2 years school located in Dunbar, WV. It is a non-degree granting school. The 2023 tuition & fees at Ben Franklin Career Center is $4,950 for West Virginia residents and $4,950 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 65 and the students to faculty ratio is 14.29% (7 to 1).
Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $4,950 |
|---|---|
| Number of Programs | 5 Programs |
| Enrollment | 65 Students |
Largest Programs Tuition and Completion Time
The largest program at Ben Franklin Career Center is Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair. Its 2023 tuition & fees is $4,900 and average completion time is 11 months. The next table shows the largest program information at Ben Franklin Career Center.
| Program Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | $4,900 | $1,250 | 1,350 credit hours | 11 months |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) | $6,676 | $1,593 | 1,350 credit hours | 11 months |
| Welding Technology/Welder | $4,562 | $962 | 900 credit hours | 7 months |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | $1,170 | $125 | 225 credit hours | 4 months |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $4,050 | $968 | 910 credit hours | 9 months |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $4,052 | $2,955 | 840 credit hours | 7 months |
Average Costs of Attendance (COA)
The 2023 average costs of attendance (COA) is $15,600 when a student lives off-campus. It includes tuition & fees, costs of books & supplies, room & boards, and other living expenses. The financial aid amount is $7,601 and, after receiving the aid, the net price is $7,999. Next table shows each cost item at Ben Franklin Career Center.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $4,900 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,250 |
| Off-campus Living Costs | $9,450 |
| Average Financial Aid | $7,601 |
| COA | $15,600 (off-campus) |
| After Financial Aid | $7,999 (off-campus) |
Career Programs, Number of Completers
Ben Franklin Career Center offers 5 career programs (all on-site class). Last year, total 35 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Ben Franklin Career Center. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Ben Franklin Career Center with number of completers.
1-2 Years Certificate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 2 programs | 16 |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | 1 program | 16 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 1 program | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | 1 program | 14 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 1 program | 14 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 2 programs | 5 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 1 program | 5 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 1 program | 0 |
| Total | 5 programs | 35 |
Ben Franklin Career Center is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (9/22/2015 - Current).
Student Population
At Ben Franklin Career Center, there are total 65 students. By gender, there are 43 men and 22 women students at Ben Franklin Career Center. The next table summarizes the student population at Ben Franklin Career Center.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 65 | 43 | 22 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 57 | 37 | 20 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |