Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
Public in Joplin, MO. 6 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering HVAC, auto technician, welding, dental assisting and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 28 | $53,733 | $14,250 | $162 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (certificate): graduates earned $53,733 one year out, 8% above the national median for CNA & LPN certificate programs ($49,706).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- New Dimensions School (Joplin, MO), about 0 miles away
- Missouri Southern State University (Joplin, MO), about 3 miles away
- SPBK Enterprises Inc (Webb City, MO), about 5 miles away
- Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center (Carthage, MO), about 13 miles away
- Neosho Beauty and Barber College (Neosho, MO), about 17 miles away
Before you apply
- HVAC & Refrigeration: Is the EPA 608 exam included?
- Auto Mechanic & Technician: Is the program manufacturer-sponsored or ASE-accredited?
- Welding & Metalworking: How many hours are spent in the weld booth versus the classroom?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.