Ben Franklin Career Center Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Ben Franklin Career Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Dunbar, West Virginia, enrolling about 78 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 86.36% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $37,962 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,382 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 78 84.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 86.36%
- First-Generation Students: 52.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 134
Ben Franklin Career Center: what the data shows
Common questions about Ben Franklin Career Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Ben Franklin Career Center?
Ben Franklin Career Center is located in Dunbar, WV (ZIP 25064).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Ben Franklin Career Center public or private?
Ben Franklin Career Center is a Public institution.
How much does Ben Franklin Career Center cost?
Average net price after aid: $3,382.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,702 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,956 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $2,568 |
How big is Ben Franklin Career Center?
Total enrollment: 78 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 134 students.
About 85% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Ben Franklin Career Center?
150%-time completion rate: 86.36%.
First-year retention: 93.2%.
What do graduates of Ben Franklin Career Center earn?
Median earnings: $28,611 six years after entry; $37,962 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
45.90% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Ben Franklin Career Center known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (18 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (17 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (16 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (15 completions)
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General (14 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Ben Franklin Career Center a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 86.36%; median earnings $37,962 at 10 years; net price $3,382. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ben Franklin Career Center was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,382
2024 Value
In 2024 Ben Franklin Career Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,382.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,528 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,382 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Ben Franklin Career Center.
Financial Aid by Income Level
45.90% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Ben Franklin Career Center was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Ben Franklin Career Center in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,755 | $3,755 | $15,256 |
| 2014 | $3,760 | $3,760 | $14,616 |
| 2015 | $3,833 | $3,833 | $14,279 |
| 2016 | $4,166 | $4,166 | $15,481 |
| 2017 | $5,017 | $5,017 | $13,991 |
| 2018 | $5,430 | $5,430 | $11,189 |
| 2019 | $5,470 | $5,470 | $8,706 |
| 2020 | $6,192 | $6,192 | $11,758 |
| 2021 | — | — | $1,855 |
| 2022 | — | — | $-2,993 |
| 2023 | — | — | $2,161 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Ben Franklin Career Center reported total enrollment of about 78 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 59% male and 41% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (83.3%), Black or African American (10.3%), and Two or More Races (6.4%). About 45.90% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
84.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Ben Franklin Career Center in 2024 is 78 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 134 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
93.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 83.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
86.36% 100% Completion Time
86.36% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 86.36% of students graduating from Ben Franklin Career Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 94% male / 6% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 88% male / 12% female
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Ben Franklin Career Center.
Return on Investment
$37,962 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
2706.18% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Ben Franklin Career Center.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 18 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 17 completions
3. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 16 completions
4. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 15 completions
5. Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General: 14 completions
6. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 13 completions
Most popular programs at Ben Franklin Career Center.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Ben Franklin Career Center graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Ben Franklin Career Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,741
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Ben Franklin Career Center is a public institution located in Dunbar, WV. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, Welding Technology/Welder, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 78 students. Student body composition includes White (83.3%), Black or African American (10.3%), Two or More Races (6.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 86.36%. Approximately 45.90% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Dunbar, WV 25064
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 86.36% graduation rate, Ben Franklin Career Center demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ben Franklin Career Center located?
Ben Franklin Career Center is located in Dunbar, WV.
How much does Ben Franklin Career Center cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $3,382 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Ben Franklin Career Center?
Ben Franklin Career Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 134 students, White (83.3%), Black or African American (10.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Ben Franklin Career Center?
About 52.2% of students at Ben Franklin Career Center are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Ben Franklin Career Center earn?
Median earnings are $28,611 six years after entry and $37,962 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Ben Franklin Career Center?
The 150%-time completion rate is 86.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Ben Franklin Career Center public or private?
Ben Franklin Career Center is a public institution located in Dunbar, WV.
Is Ben Franklin Career Center an HBCU?
No. Ben Franklin Career Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Ben Franklin Career Center a tribal college?
No. Ben Franklin Career Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Ben Franklin Career Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Ben Franklin Career Center does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Ben Franklin Career Center religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Ben Franklin Career Center in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- West Virginia college costs
- West Virginia colleges by ROI
- West Virginia trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in West Virginia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.