Ben Franklin Career Center
Dunbar, WV · Public · Certificate degree-granting
Ben Franklin Career Center is a public institution in Dunbar, West Virginia, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. With 78 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,962 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 78.6%. The average net price after financial aid is $3,382 per year. The most popular programs include Electrical Equipment Repair, Clinical Laboratory Science, Ground Transportation, Machinist, and Heating & Air Conditioning.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,962
Graduation Rate
78.6%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$3,382
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
11.22x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
78
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
93.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
45.9%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,702
Income $30K–$48K
$1,956
Income $48K–$75K
$2,568
Student Demographics
Women
15.6%
White
83.3%
Black
10.3%
Hispanic
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More Races
6.4%
Accreditations
- Council on Occupational Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, Board of Trustees — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (6)
Undergraduate Certificate (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Equipment Repair | $33,372 | 15 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 10 |
| Ground Transportation | Not reported | 9 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 7 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 4 |
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |