C+

Above Average

Score: 59/100

Overall (traditional)

B+

Outcome Rating

78/100 · earnings-weighted

Ben Franklin Career Center

Less than 2-Year Public

📍 Dunbar, West Virginia 25064

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 70%

Outcomes

66/100

Affordability

84/100

Resources

C+

60/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

70%

Graduation Rate

86%

Retention Rate

13.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$8,109

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Ben Franklin Career Center ▼

64% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$125,953

Avg Monthly Rent

$963

1-Year Change

+1.2%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Ben Franklin Career Center, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$37,962

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$28,611

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

86.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

45.9%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 79th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WV wage index 0.71). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Ben Franklin Career Center

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	—	$33,372	-22%	#40 of 46	#34	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Ben Franklin Career Center Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $125,953
Avg rent near campus: $963/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 25387 (13.7% cap, Charleston)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

69%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$8,109

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$824
$48,001 - $75,000	$7,509

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 18 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 17 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 16 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 15 grads/yr Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General 14 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 13 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Ben Franklin Career Center's top programs commonly pursue.

Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary

$61k/yr 122,200 jobs

Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

$57k/yr 2,235,100 jobs

Bus drivers, transit and intercity

$57k/yr 158,800 jobs

Bus drivers, school

$47k/yr 387,300 jobs

Light truck drivers

$44k/yr 1,079,800 jobs

Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

$37k/yr 243,900 jobs

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders

$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

37%

Women

47%

Traditional Age (18-24)

64%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 78%

Hispanic 1%

Black 17%

Asian 1%

Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 64%

With Family 36%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~63 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 47%

25-64 (Adult) 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Ben Franklin Career Center?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Ben Franklin Career Center?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Ben Franklin Career Center?

The graduation rate at Ben Franklin Career Center is 70%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Ben Franklin Career Center a good school?

Ben Franklin Career Center has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Ben Franklin Career Center?

Ben Franklin Career Center has a total enrollment of 99 students.

Is there rental demand near Ben Franklin Career Center?

Yes! Approximately 64% of students at Ben Franklin Career Center live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 63 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Dunbar area.

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