Is Ben Franklin Career Center worth it?
Ben Franklin Career Center is a public, less-than-two-year institution in Dunbar, West Virginia (midsize suburb). It awarded 93 certificates in 2024, most often in truck and bus driver instructor; welding technology; and heating, air conditioning.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$29,088
Median earnings 4 years after
$38,243
Median earnings 10 years after
$37,962
Average net price
$3,382
Completion rate
86%
Completions (2024)
93
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
78
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $33,372 | N/A |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | Certificate under 12 weeks | 18 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 17 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 16 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 15 |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 14 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 13 |
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Sources: federal figures for Ben Franklin Career Center. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for West Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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