Ben Franklin Career Center
Public in Dunbar, WV. 5 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering HVAC, auto technician, welding, phlebotomy & lab and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | 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.
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- BridgeValley Community & Technical College (South Charleston, WV), about 3 miles away
- West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (Cross Lanes, WV), about 4 miles away
- University of Charleston (Charleston, WV), about 8 miles away
- Mountain State School of Massage (Charleston, WV), about 10 miles away
- Charleston School of Beauty Culture (Charleston, WV), about 10 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.