Is Franklin Technology Center Adult Education worth it?
Franklin Technology Center Adult Education is a public, less-than-two-year institution in Joplin, Missouri (small city). It awarded 43 certificates in 2024, most often in licensed practical nurse training; heating, air conditioning; and welding technology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$33,440
Median earnings 4 years after
$44,952
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,700
Average net price
$30,618
Completion rate
73%
Completions (2024)
43
Years to pay back
2.7 years
Students (undergrad)
91
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $47,995 | $49,609 | 26 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $36,736 | $46,546 | 19 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $32,477 | N/A |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 25 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 7 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 4 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 4 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 3 |
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Sources: federal figures for Franklin Technology Center Adult Education. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Missouri. Counts under 10 are not published.
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