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Franklin Technology Center Adult Education

Joplin, Missouri · public · mainly awards certificates · 91 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$30,618
cheaper than 2% of comparable schools
Completion rate
65.1%
Median debt at completion
$7,600
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$36,700
earns ~$1,198.6 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Franklin Technology Center Adult Education is a public school in Joplin, MO that mainly awards certificates. It serves 91 students across eight undergraduate certificate programs in trades and healthcare.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $30,618, which is a significant cost for a short program. However, the median student debt at completion is reported at $7,600, suggesting many students graduate with manageable loans. Typical earnings 10 years after entry are $36,700, so you should weigh this income against the upfront cost and debt.

Net price is 154% above the Missouri median ($12,045) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 4% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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76.8% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Missouri.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

How many students receive financial aid?
Data shows that 76.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs and credential levels are available?
The school offers eight undergraduate certificates in fields like Culinary Arts, HVAC, Vehicle Maintenance, Precision Metal Working, Dental Support, Medical Assisting, Allied Health, and Practical Nursing.
What are typical earnings after graduating?
The median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,700.
What is the completion rate?
The completion rate is 65.1%.
How small is the student body?
There are 91 students enrolled at this location.

Other options in Missouri

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology CenterCape Girardeau$17,59876.6%$44,369
Grand River Technical SchoolChillicothe$11,83188.9%$40,665
Crowder CollegeNeosho$9,02339%$35,987
East Central CollegeUnion$13,12833.3%$36,916
Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield$6,93628.6%$36,455
Jefferson CollegeHillsboro$7,37832.3%$40,782
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 409120. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.