Ben Franklin Career Center West Virginia

Public trade school in Dunbar, West Virginia, training welders through short-term certificate programs.

College statistics

Address:
500 28th St
Dunbar, WV
25064
Sector Group:
Public Less-Than-2-Year
Official Website:
bf.kana.k12.wv.us/
Setting:
Suburb
Annual In-State Tuition:
$5,264
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$5,264
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$6,448
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$6,448
Books and Supplies:
$1,184
Total Student Enrollment:
99
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Data Pending
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Welding Technology/welder

Ben Franklin Career Center is a public trade school located in Dunbar, West Virginia, that focuses on welding technology and welder training. The school operates as a less-than-2-year institution designed to prepare students for direct entry into skilled trades.

Total enrollment stands at 99 students. Tuition is $5,264 annually for both in-state and out-of-state students, with a total cost of attendance of $6,448 when books and supplies are included. This cost structure makes the program accessible for students seeking rapid entry into the workforce.

This school is right for students who want hands-on training in welding without pursuing a traditional four-year degree. Before enrolling, ask about program length, licensing exam pass rates for welders, and job placement outcomes for graduates. Visit the school's website at bf.kana.k12.wv.us/ for more information.

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