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# Ben Franklin Career Center

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

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 38.367234, -81.75353

### Summary

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

### Description

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.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 237,172
- **State**: WV
- **City**: Dunbar
- **Address**: 500 28th St
- **Zip Code**: 25064
- **Sector Group**: Public Less-Than-2-Year
- **Official Website**: bf.kana.k12.wv.us/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **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
- **Carnegie Classification**: Unclassified
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Data Pending
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Welding Technology/welder