Ben Franklin Career Center
The Ben Franklin Career Center is a technical and vocational school in the Charleston metro area with a focus on preparing students for college and careers. Ben Franklin offers six 1-year and twelve 2-year vocational academic programs. Additionally, Ben Franklin features five career-training programs designed for adult students. Outside of the classroom, the career center is home to several professional organizations including SkillsUSA and the National Technical Honor Society.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
At least 1, but less than 2 academic years
Total Number of Students
65
Total Number of Undergrads
65
Classroom Sizes
Student:Faculty Ratio
7:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $6,256 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $6,256 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1060 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
54%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,780
54%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$8,228
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,857
Student Loans
Majors
Majors Overview
Majors
0
Most Popular Majors
- Electrical/electronics equipment installation and repair technology/technician, general
- Heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician
- Welding technology/welder
- Phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist
- Practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants, other
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$24,800
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