Franklin Technology Center Adult Education Tuition &
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education is a public certificate and vocational school in Joplin, Missouri, enrolling about 91 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 72.97% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $36,700 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $30,618 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 91 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 72.97%
- First-Generation Students: 47.4%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 31.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 96
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education: what the data shows
Common questions about Franklin Technology Center Adult Education, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Franklin Technology Center Adult Education?
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education is located in Joplin, MO (ZIP 64801).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Franklin Technology Center Adult Education public or private?
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education is a Public institution.
How much does Franklin Technology Center Adult Education cost?
Average net price after aid: $30,618.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $30,435 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $30,846 |
How big is Franklin Technology Center Adult Education?
Total enrollment: 91 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 96 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education?
150%-time completion rate: 72.97%.
First-year retention: 65.5%.
What do graduates of Franklin Technology Center Adult Education earn?
Median earnings: $32,233 six years after entry; $36,700 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,600.
76.79% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Franklin Technology Center Adult Education known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (25 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (7 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (4 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (4 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Franklin Technology Center Adult Education a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 72.97%; median earnings $36,700 at 10 years; net price $30,618. 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 Franklin Technology Center Adult Education was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$30,618
2024 Value
In 2024 Franklin Technology Center Adult Education had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,618.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$122,472 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$30,618 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 Franklin Technology Center Adult Education.
Financial Aid by Income Level
76.79% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education was 0.00%.
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 Franklin Technology Center Adult Education 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 | — | — | $26,115 |
| 2014 | — | — | $23,235 |
| 2015 | — | — | $25,273 |
| 2016 | — | — | $21,687 |
| 2017 | — | — | $20,468 |
| 2018 | — | — | $25,132 |
| 2019 | — | — | $30,585 |
| 2020 | — | — | $21,867 |
| 2021 | — | — | $25,433 |
| 2022 | — | — | $19,964 |
| 2023 | — | — | $26,282 |
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
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education reported total enrollment of about 91 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (72.5%), Two or More Races (9.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (7.7%). About 76.79% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education in 2024 is 91 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 96 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.5%
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 72.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
72.97% 100% Completion Time
72.97% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 72.97% of students graduating from Franklin Technology Center Adult Education completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 4% male / 96% female
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 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 Franklin Technology Center Adult Education.
Return on Investment
$7,600 Median Student Debt
$36,700 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.71% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
199.66% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Franklin Technology Center Adult Education.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 25 completions
2. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 7 completions
3. Welding Technology/Welder: 4 completions
4. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 4 completions
5. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Franklin Technology Center Adult Education graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Franklin Technology Center Adult Education from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,714
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education is a public institution located in Joplin, MO. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 91 students. Student body composition includes White (72.5%), Two or More Races (9.9%), Hispanic or Latino (7.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 72.97%. Approximately 76.79% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Joplin, MO 64801
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Franklin Technology Center Adult Education located?
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education is located in Joplin, MO.
How much does Franklin Technology Center Adult Education cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $30,618 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education?
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education reports undergraduate enrollment of about 96 students, White (72.5%), Two or More Races (9.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Franklin Technology Center Adult Education?
About 47.4% of students at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Franklin Technology Center Adult Education earn?
Median earnings are $32,233 six years after entry and $36,700 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education?
The 150%-time completion rate is 73.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Franklin Technology Center Adult Education students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,600.
Is Franklin Technology Center Adult Education public or private?
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education is a public institution located in Joplin, MO.
Is Franklin Technology Center Adult Education an HBCU?
No. Franklin Technology Center Adult Education is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Franklin Technology Center Adult Education a tribal college?
No. Franklin Technology Center Adult Education is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Franklin Technology Center Adult Education a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Franklin Technology Center Adult Education does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.7%).
Is Franklin Technology Center Adult Education religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Franklin Technology Center Adult Education 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
- Missouri college costs
- Missouri colleges by ROI
- Missouri trade schools profile
- Joplin, Missouri city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Missouri
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.